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Where would I find a lathe nose protector
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They aren't real hard to make. I guess it's just a question of what your time is worth. I personally like making things like that rather than purchasing them. As far as removing the adapter goes, you can tap it out with a bar. They usually have a relief on the back end so even if you dinged up the end of it a little it wouldn't hurt it. You could put a brass end on the bar just in case.
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I would make one too, pretty easy.... assuming you have a proper tool & your lathe is setup for threading.
Mr Pete posted a 2 part video on making one.
Oh, looks like he 3d printed one too. Had no idea he got a 3d printer.
Mr Pete posted a 2 part video on making one.
Oh, looks like he 3d printed one too. Had no idea he got a 3d printer.
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Yeah, I dont have the ability to internally thread, my lathe is not even up and running yet. I am still in the process of getting the collet closer installed. This lathe is going to be just used to make bushing and spacers from what I am expecting. I did put on a QCTP but it only has one 3 jaw chuck, I have not found a 4 jaw yet and not sure if I need it with collets for now. Maybe someday I can sell a kidney to get a good DRO...
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In that case I was going to suggest getting a 2-1/4 x 8 nut & modify it. But in that size new they're like $40. Considering that, $50 for an original nose protector is not far off priced. Perhaps post a request in the "can you make something for me" section?
Not sure what lathe you have....
Could also find a used adapter or a dog plate like this & turn it down. Would be such a waste though.
Not sure what lathe you have....
NOSE PIECE REMOVER FOR 5-C COLLETS ON A HEAVY 10 SOUTH BEND LATHE 2 1/4"-8 | eBay
<p>Used. MADE FROM SOLID ROUND 6061 ALUMINUM. THESE FIT THE HEAVY 10" SOUTH BEND LATHES AND OTHERS WITH THE 2 1/4-8 THREADED SPINDLE. THEY ARE USED TO TAKE OUT THE 5-C COLLET NOSE PIECE FROM THE SPINDLE.</p><p>May have some marks on out side surface from being used.</p>
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NOSE PIECE REMOVER FOR 5-C COLLETS ON A HEAVY 10 SOUTH BEND LATHE 2 1/4"-8 | eBay
Used. MADE FROM SOLID ROUND 6061 ALUMINUM. THESE FIT THE HEAVY 10" SOUTH BEND LATHES AND OTHERS WITH THE 2 1/4-8 THREADED SPINDLE. THEY ARE USED TO TAKE OUT THE 5-C COLLET NOSE PIECE FROM THE SPINDLE. May have some marks on out side surface from being used.
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BOSTAR 5C Collet Lathe Chuck Closer With Semi-finished Adp.2-1/4" x 8 Thread | eBay
BOSTAR 5C Collet Chuck With Semi-finished Back Plate 2-1/4" x 8 Thread Mounting. Can Use Any Size 5C Collet From 1/16 through 1-1/8". The mounting holes already drilled and tapped. Scroll and Pinion Design just like 3-Jaw Chuck, Operated With Chuck Kay.
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Could also find a used adapter or a dog plate like this & turn it down. Would be such a waste though.
5 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 8" Dog Plate D-0473 | eBay
Make sure you note on BOL BEFORE the driver leaves.
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A nose protector isn't designed to aid in the removal of a collet adaptor. As the name implies it's to protect the threads on the nose from damage. This is the type of tool used to remove the adaptor.
You slide it through the spindle tube, butt it against the adaptor, then tap it lightly with a dead blow hammer.
I made a similar one out of scraps of aluminum rod. The ID of my spindle tube is slightly over 1 3/8" so I used a short piece of 1 3/8 rod with the end turned down to nest inside the adaptor. The other end is bored and threaded for 1/2" rod (you can use a tap).. I threaded a piece of 1/2" rod (you can use a die) then screwed the 2 pieces together. It doesn't take much force to remove the adaptor from the spindle nose. Just a light tap with a dead blow hammer.
South Bend Lathe reproduction Knock out bar for collet removal | eBay
This is an Alisam Engineering reproduction of the South Bend Lathe Co.'s knock out bar / knockout bar. Used for easy removal of collets within the spindle of your South bend, (or most any), lathe. The knurled handled, 18" steel bar has a SOFT BRASS end, (three sizes of the brass part to choose...
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You slide it through the spindle tube, butt it against the adaptor, then tap it lightly with a dead blow hammer.
I made a similar one out of scraps of aluminum rod. The ID of my spindle tube is slightly over 1 3/8" so I used a short piece of 1 3/8 rod with the end turned down to nest inside the adaptor. The other end is bored and threaded for 1/2" rod (you can use a tap).. I threaded a piece of 1/2" rod (you can use a die) then screwed the 2 pieces together. It doesn't take much force to remove the adaptor from the spindle nose. Just a light tap with a dead blow hammer.
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You can start with a plain nut. That is what I did for my Logan with 1-1/2 8 thread (was about $6 a few years ago)
Here is a 2-1/4 8 for $15.50 at McMaster Carr:
https://www.mcmaster.com/90521a050
Here is a 2-1/4 8 for $15.50 at McMaster Carr:
https://www.mcmaster.com/90521a050