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20th Feb 2024, 09:54 PM
Thread: Rega oil cans
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Rega Oil cans
thanks for the reply and picture
yes that is the same as the parts that came out of the main barrel of the pint can.
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20th Feb 2024, 09:39 PM
Thread: Rega oil cans
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Rega oil can rebuild
From the pictures shown, does anyone know what the arrangment is for the outlet spring/valve please?
I picked up a couple of Rega oil cans today - a 1 pint 032 and a 1/2 pint 03C, I have dismantled... -
7th Jan 2022, 02:05 PM
Thread: Lathe cleaning
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lathe cleaning
Now that brings back lots of good memories, dirty smelly clothes and black hands :)
The lathe will be all the better for it.
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4th Jan 2022, 11:17 PM
Thread: compound removal
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Location pin
Part 17A. Called a dowel in the parts list
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4th Jan 2022, 10:50 PM
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dials on Sheraton 9a
Over the Christmas break Ive gone a step further with the dials on my Sheraton 9A.
As you would know the originals are one inch diameter and just over a thumbnail between 0.001" graduations which is... -
4th Jan 2022, 09:48 PM
Thread: compound removal
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removal of the compound on 9A
are you wanting to take the complete compound rest off the cross slide/saddle - if so you need to loosen the two swivel locking screws (S29 - orange 3/8" square head) located on the back side of the...
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6th Aug 2021, 12:22 AM
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Cross slide dial and tail stock modification
I had a play today and had a go at making a larger cross slide dial for the lathe to make it easier to read and use.
First up I had to setup an index wheel with 100 graduations, I made this using a... -
21st Jul 2021, 03:10 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9A for sale
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Thanks for the info
thanks for that, all the Sheratons I'd seen up to now had the plain round knob/handle vs the Hercus star.
On closer inspection I see what you mean about the difference. The Hercus ones I've seen... -
20th Jul 2021, 10:56 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9A for sale
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Sheraton 9A for sale
for anyone interested - saw on Facebook tonight that GRAYS Auctions have a Sheraton 9A they are selling - current bid was around $600
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20th Jul 2021, 10:43 PM
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Gib Screw lock nuts
Com-VC
thanks for the tip re the screws moving around a bit.
the gib screw heads are virtually flush with both the rests so Id have to get longer screws and lock nuts. The screws should be easy... -
7th Jul 2021, 07:21 PM
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spindle nuts
and I forgot to say the gib screws on the Sheraton have no lock nuts on my lathe - just a grub screw, but I will check the size and fit with the Hercus dome nuts I have as well as the Sheraton dome...
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7th Jul 2021, 07:19 PM
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Cross slide dome nuts
Pipeclay, thanks for the reply.
I have one Sheraton dome nut on the cross slide and this also fits the compound slide.
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6th Jul 2021, 11:43 PM
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Sheraton cross slide and compound slide spindle threads
Does anyone know the correct spec for the cross slide and compound slide spindle threads?
I need to get a dome nut for my compound slide.
I measured the thread on the spindle and it was 0.205"... -
2nd Jul 2021, 11:17 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9AR Gearbox input shaft
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grease nipple in apron
just passing on that I have learnt that the grease nipple in the bottom of the apron for filling the chamber with OIL (Sheraton recommended High Quality Engine Oil SAE 10).
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10th Jun 2021, 11:30 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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Pipeclay - yes you are spot on, the tumbler lever...
Pipeclay - yes you are spot on, the tumbler lever is up for forward travel (L to R) of the apron and the cross slide moves away from the centre.
I'd been told that the Hercus and Sheraton had a... -
10th Jun 2021, 11:18 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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So, with tongue in cheek, when you use the big...
So, with tongue in cheek, when you use the big handle you have 1 HP driving the lathe - Human Power that is :)
The clamping arrangement being similar to how bike handle bars are held in place.
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10th Jun 2021, 04:25 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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reverse & upside down threading
Here is the youtube link to the reverse / upside down threading I mentioned
Threading in reverse and Upside down
https://youtu.be/Z-dqOi_z5bk
what do you think?
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9th Jun 2021, 11:43 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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Thanks for the info
Zsteve
Thanks for the reply confirming the need to reverse the lathe using A.
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9th Jun 2021, 11:41 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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Thanks for the info
Baron
thanks for the reply.
I saw a youtube clip on threading with the lathe in reverse and the tool holder upside down. It was quoted as being safer than normal threading due to having removed the... -
9th Jun 2021, 11:37 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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Thanks for the info
Pipeclay, thanks for the reply. I had thought as much but as mentioned, was unsure as I could not find any reference in the various manuals etc.
Following on from the reversing question, the... -
9th Jun 2021, 10:01 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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Thread cutting
Looking for some help to clarify when / how to reverse the lathe for thread cutting.
My lathe is by default an imperial thread cutting lathe with an 8TPI lead screw.
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3rd Jun 2021, 01:17 AM
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My Sheraton 9AR lathe
Thanks for the help and tips to pull apart the lathe.
Its been a few weeks of dismantling, cleaning and reassembling the lathe. Purchase a motor and wire it all up with a NVR, stop and reversing... -
9th May 2021, 10:07 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9AR Gearbox input shaft
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Sheraton 9A Gearbox
well with the help of the ausome parts picture I got the input shaft out and have been able to clean everything up and reassemble the gearbox.
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8th May 2021, 10:45 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9AR Gearbox input shaft
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thanks for the picture
Many thanks for this picture - it is true that a picture tells a thousand stories :)
Is the book this picture comes from available to buy a copy of from anywhere?
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7th May 2021, 11:04 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9AR Gearbox input shaft
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Sheraton 9AR Gearbox input shaft
Looking for some information on the removal of the input shaft to the 9AR gearbox.
Looking at the Sheraton and Hercus they appear similar save to say the Sheraton has a locking collar with a grub... -
5th May 2021, 10:49 PM
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Thankyou, I now have a Sheraton 9" AR Serial No. AR 272
Thanks Bob & Throng for your advice re dismantling the lathe to bring it home - they worked a treat.
I now have a Sheraton 9" AR Serial No. AR 272 and the fun begins to clean it all up.
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30th Apr 2021, 11:55 AM
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Thanks
Bob & Trong
Thanks for the replies.
Bob is there ant tricks to removing the shaft and pulleys P from the top pulley stand A?
I’m guessing a grub screw in the pulley that drives the lathe, what... -
29th Apr 2021, 11:04 PM
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need help to dismantle late model Shearaton 9" model A to transport home
I'm heading interstate to look at and if all well, purchase a late model Sheraton 9"A lathe on a stand.
To bring it home I'm potentially going to need to remove the motor to fit it all into a...