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    Thanks for all your great support. In the end I...

    Thanks for all your great support. In the end I forked out for a tap and die set and modified the thread.393368
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    Installing qctp,need advice please

    The thread on the new qctp mounting bolt is different to the original on my Sheraton Conquest 10. I figure the simplest way is to modify the thread on the new bolt to fit the original base plate. The...
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    [Thanks for that info. I managed to get the...

    [Thanks for that info. I managed to get the pictures up.
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    Update

    Here's the next step of the process:
    I bought the chuck backplate as previously described.
    It needs some modification.
    The mounting holes in the 4 jaw need to be marked and drilled and tapped for...
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    Most informative! Thanks.

    Most informative! Thanks.
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    Thanks for the elaborate post! I don't think my...

    Thanks for the elaborate post!
    I don't think my 3 jaw is accurate and I don't have outside jaws.
    At this early stage of my maching experience, I don't have the skills/knowledge/tools to drill and...
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    It appears that d1-3 adaptor plate looks close to...

    It appears that d1-3 adaptor plate looks close to what I need, however, the 4 mounting holes on my 4 jaw chuck are about the same position as the cam pins. See attached.

    And my chuck is 5 7/8...
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    So I have identified that I need a D1-3 adaptor...

    So I have identified that I need a D1-3 adaptor plate. I can't seem to locate one in Australia. There's plenty overseas but postage is a killer.
    I have found one on ebay, but I always like to...
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    Thanks for the tip. You've all been most helpful....

    Thanks for the tip. You've all been most helpful. Cheers.
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    Thanks for that, I'll look into it. Cheers.

    Thanks for that, I'll look into it. Cheers.
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    As requested. Also, here are a couple of pics of...

    As requested. Also, here are a couple of pics of a dog and a back plate, both cam lock. Funny how the 4 jaw is a screw type.
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    Thanks for your help everyone.

    Thanks for your help everyone.
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    Cam Lock to screw n chuck

    Hi all, having begun my tentative journey in learning machining on my lathe, and I'm having a blast......I wanted to replace the 3 jaw with the 4 jaw that came with the lathe. The 3 jaw is a Cam...
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    Thanks for that, I should have added that I did...

    Thanks for that, I should have added that I did buy a diamond wheel dresser as well. Got a decent one from Carbatec. 'Tee shaped ones covered with lots of smaller diamonds.'
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    Update

    I had an electrical guy have a look and he cleaned it up and found part of the inside casing rubbing against the rotor. Sorted that and it runs smooth as silk now!
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    Update

    Just thought I'd fill you in on what I decided.
    From LPRtools I bought a straight holder and a couple of 1/4" HSS blanks. I was encouraged by the support in this thread and did my first grind...
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    I'm getting closer to starting the first round of...

    I'm getting closer to starting the first round of purchase. A couple of questions: What size tool holder is appropriate for my tool holder? It looks as if it will accommodate around 20mm shaft. Is...
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    Fantastic support! Thanks everyone for your...

    Fantastic support! Thanks everyone for your generosity and information. I have enough to go on now.
    I'll stick to the 4 way, make my own holders and you have given me enough confidence to have a...
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    Great article Morrisman, it certainly helps to...

    Great article Morrisman, it certainly helps to simplify choices.
    And thanks for the grinding wheel recommendation, that was next on my list to consider.
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    Thanks Bob, it's nice to have choices. Now I just...

    Thanks Bob, it's nice to have choices. Now I just have to decide which path to take. I get there is no 'right' way. Now I just need to decide and take the next step.
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    Baron J; Thanks for the advice, I'll consider it...

    Baron J; Thanks for the advice, I'll consider it carefully.

    BC; Thanks for the recommendation.

    Pipeclay; Good question. As a novice, and with no machining experience, I am inclined to start...
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    Cutting tool question

    I feel like a thickhead, but I just have to ask this question.
    As a new inductee into the mysteries of lathe operation, having acquired a Sheraton without any tooling, I do have a 4 way tool post.
    ...
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    Single phase. Thanks, I'll have a look.

    Single phase. Thanks, I'll have a look.
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    Thanks. The headstock reservoir oil has been...

    Thanks. The headstock reservoir oil has been changed and is at the proper level.
    As far as I know the quick change gearbox gears get lubricated but don't have a reservoir.
    In person, the sound...
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    Noisy lathe at startup.

    Hi all, my recently acquired Sheraton Conquest 10 sounds like it isn't happy on startup. I've attached a brrief vid. sometimes it goesd on for longer, but of course, everytime I went to record, it...
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    Did it in 1 minute flat Thanks again!...

    Did it in 1 minute flat
    Thanks again! 386906386907
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    Ah! The disks go in at an angle! Thank you, that...

    Ah! The disks go in at an angle! Thank you, that rebuild link will make all the difference. 😁
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    Yes, I've had the shaft out. The spring is there....

    Yes, I've had the shaft out. The spring is there. It's not so much the retaining of the disks, but working out how to fit them in. I get that the slots in the shaft hold them in place. It just seems...
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    There was no grease anywhere. The issue with...

    There was no grease anywhere.
    The issue with getting the disks in, is that about about 1mm of the outside edge of the disks run up against the outer edge of the shells.
    They fit in fine when off...
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    Clutch assembly help please.

    In the process of slowly going through the different parts of the Sheraton.
    I removed the plate behind the clutch assembly and I saw the two half shells and half disks. One of the disks appeared...
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    Thanks for your effort. Looks like mine.. I can't...

    Thanks for your effort. Looks like mine.. I can't see anything that resembles the washer. Most puzzling.
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    To my untrained eye, I cant see anything that...

    To my untrained eye, I cant see anything that matches. I've spent ages looking, and moving every associated lever.
    Nothing was removed in the moving process.
    Thanks for trying to help figure this...
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    I'll have another look tomorrow. If I only had a...

    I'll have another look tomorrow. If I only had a parts diagram of this model...
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    Yes, I agree with you. I can see right down into...

    Yes, I agree with you. I can see right down into the lower section, as per pic. However, I cannot find any shaft that looks like it would fit this size/shape.

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    I spent ages trying to work out shere it came...

    I spent ages trying to work out shere it came from, to no avail. I couldn't find any shaft with the same diameter. The only thing I could come up with was that perhaps it came from the lower shaft...
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    I've been looking at a parts diagram and cannot...

    I've been looking at a parts diagram and cannot identify where it belongs. I'll have to return to the headstock this week and have a thorough inspection. Even if I do locate it, any thoughts on how...
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    Looks broken.386679386680

    Looks broken.386679386680
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    I'll get a macro shot of it this week and report...

    I'll get a macro shot of it this week and report back.
    And I figure it's the head stock and not the gearbox.
    I managed to get a parts diagram and will have a good look at it this week.
    Thanks for...
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    Thanks, I'll have another look

    Thanks, I'll have another look
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    Thanks for that. Upon closer inspection, it does...

    Thanks for that. Upon closer inspection, it does appear to be two pieces.
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    I found this in my lathe gearbox today.

    I can't for the life of me work out where it belongs. There doesn't appear to be any slack anywhere. The previous owner was using it ok. It's a Sheraton 10". Any thoughts?386662386663386664
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    Greg, thanks for your input. I don't plan on...

    Greg, thanks for your input. I don't plan on dismantling the lathe, so thanks for that.
    To my surprise I found I can get ISO 68 hydraulic oil from my local Bunnings store.
    I haven't been able to...
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    Oh, no wonder I couldn't find any reference for...

    Oh, no wonder I couldn't find any reference for an oil pump. :rolleyes:
    Thanks for your indulgence, gentlemen.
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    Key operated oil pump question.

    I haven't been able to find any reference to this so apologies if the answer is out there.
    Whilst working toward leveling my Sheraton 10 inch, I came across this key.

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    Thanks everyone for your patience and indukgence....

    Thanks everyone for your patience and indukgence. I hesitated to ask the question as I know it's been done to death, but with the amount of different approaches I figure you friendly folk would...
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    Oils ain't oils, right?

    First of all, apologies if this has been covered and I just haven't spotted it. I've been to several sources and seem to getting different information.
    I've just spent the better part of the evening...
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    Thanks BobL, you really are organised!

    Thanks BobL, you really are organised!
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    Great, it looks like I'm on the right track. I...

    Great, it looks like I'm on the right track. I was just thinking that perhaps the cover would retain moisture, but it looks like keeping sawdust etc off is a better approach.
    I'm nopt sure how much...
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    Do you cover your machine?

    Living on the Central Coast, any steel not covered rusts eventually. I got to thinking that it would be prudent to sew a cover for my lathe to keep moisture at bay. I cut wood in the same shed so it...
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    "Also, who said he needs a bricks and motar...

    "Also, who said he needs a bricks and motar store? Why not buy online? Get a rod or two delivered to your door? First search that popped into my mind on ebay - 1020 steel round:
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