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    I'd be happy if I had the Bronze Bearing Spindle....

    I'd be happy if I had the Bronze Bearing Spindle. Properly tuned they can have the same accuracy as very expensive precision roller bearings. They also have the reputation of providing an excellent...
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    There's a thread on Home Shop Machinist Forum...

    There's a thread on Home Shop Machinist Forum with photos of attachments here:

    https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/58293-cc-engineering-model-d-tool-cutter-grinder

    It's possible...
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    I agree with Steve, a full restoration is a major...

    I agree with Steve, a full restoration is a major project.

    A good clean and oil, however, is essential.

    Make sure to remove all the surface rust from the sliding parts, which hopefully should...
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    'Spinning freely' and 'Collet' makes me think End...

    'Spinning freely' and 'Collet' makes me think End Mill Sharpener but it's a little hard to tell from the photo.

    I haven't a link at the moment but the Spindle Oil was around $250 for 20L. They may...
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    Wow, nice find! It looks to be in a lot better...

    Wow, nice find! It looks to be in a lot better condition than mine. They are deceptively heavy, which is thanks to the absence of sheet metal and plastic - just heavy castings everywhere!

    Glad it...
  6. Thread: Machine lights

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    I have several of these dotted about the...

    I have several of these dotted about the workshop, in positions where one lamp can serve different machines. The clamp bases aren't great, but stronger bases are easily made. Hard to beat the price...
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    Unfortunately I’ve had very little spare time...

    Unfortunately I’ve had very little spare time lately, so the grinder is being neglected. I’ve done a little design work to fix the poorly modified spindle, but I haven’t even had time to compile all...
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    It has the look of a Denbigh to me. The knee...

    It has the look of a Denbigh to me. The knee castings seem to match. The closest looking on Lathes.uk would be the "New B".

    It can be hard to pin down some of these older machines are as the...
  9. You could make a smaller Boring Bar. They are...

    You could make a smaller Boring Bar. They are quite simple to make, there are many examples to be found with a google search. It's a reasonably quick project, you'll learn something new and have a...
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    Not much to show at the moment as time has been...

    Not much to show at the moment as time has been limited, however I've managed to get a coat of paint on some of the parts.

    Dave.
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    Moving on now to the Y axis Leadscrew Nut. The...

    Moving on now to the Y axis Leadscrew Nut. The Nut was covered in grease and the Oiler painted closed, which was unusual, but in keeping with the rest of the condition of this machine. Upon cleaning...
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    All the component parts of the Feed screw...

    All the component parts of the Feed screw assembly have been cleaned and repaired. The main casting will need a new coat of paint and then it can be re-assembled.

    I wasn't expecting ball thrust...
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    Repairs started with straightening the leadscrew...

    Repairs started with straightening the leadscrew on the press. It was bent in two places, where the features on the shaft changed. The Threaded end straightened quite easily, but the Ball Crank end...
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    The first problem to address was the Y axis...

    The first problem to address was the Y axis Leadscrew. It runs outboard of the slide way along side the knee. It travels in a telescoping tube to protect it from grinding dust. On first inspection of...
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    Hi Alphamic, It is indeed a Cincinnati 1 1/2....

    Hi Alphamic,

    It is indeed a Cincinnati 1 1/2. I have already come across (and downloaded) the manual, but thanks for the link. Also available is the Grinders Patent from 1915 (attached below.)The...
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    Thanks Ray. I saw the No2 on Lathes.uk but never...

    Thanks Ray. I saw the No2 on Lathes.uk but never read the text...

    The Grinder may be from the late 30's. The owners tag on the machine ' J.C. Benbow' was a Tool factory in Adelaide which produced...
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    Thank you Ray! I had seen the Vintage...

    Thank you Ray!

    I had seen the Vintage Machinery photos in the original thread on Practical Machinist.

    I'm guessing Mcphersons might have used those badges for awhile: 'Perth' is missing from...
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    Bill - Yep, that's a Veem in the background. They...

    Bill - Yep, that's a Veem in the background. They were somewhat common when I bought it, but they seemed to have disappeared of late.
    The grinder was originally designed for Line shafts but this...
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    Cincinnati 1 1/2 Tool and Cutter Grinder

    I acquired this Tool and Cutter grinder a few weeks ago. Restoration is under way, but I'm a little curious as to how old it might be. What I know so far:

    - The tag on the motor has a patent date...
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    Sticky: Sorry Grahame, wasn’t aware of that. Please...

    Sorry Grahame, wasn’t aware of that. Please delete my post if necessary.

    Dave.
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    Sticky: I had trouble with them recently. They sent me...

    I had trouble with them recently. They sent me the wrong size collet and it took three emails and a threat of a paypal dispute in order for them to respond. No apologies from them and apparently the...
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    For the sake of completeness, there are also...

    For the sake of completeness, there are also available flexible Ball hones which individually suit only a small range of diameters and tend to be expensive.

    It is also relatively easy to make...
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    Thanks for the tip Michael:2tsup:. Dave.

    Thanks for the tip Michael:2tsup:.

    Dave.
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    MT3 Horizontal Milling Arbor

    I’m looking for the above with a 1” shank if anybody has one still?
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    There's a Dawn catalogue from 2017 online that...

    There's a Dawn catalogue from 2017 online that shows which of their products are Australian made. Unfortunately the 50mm Toolmakers vices are not. They also mention the Aussie made vices have a 25yr...
  26. Thread: G'day from WA

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    Thanks everyone:2tsup:.

    Thanks everyone:2tsup:.
  27. Thread: G'day from WA

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    G'day from WA

    Hi all,

    Considering I broke my silence elsewhere on the forum I figured I should introduce myself.
    My name is Dave and I'm from Cowaramup in WA. I bought my first lathe around 2008 and have been...
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    Denbigh Camel Back Drill. Capel WA

    If I only had the room (and the cash):...
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