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  1. Thread: 350mm rule

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    Back when I was an apprentice, those who who...

    Back when I was an apprentice, those who who referred to measuring implements as "rulers" got slapped with them.. didn't make that mistake twice! :wink:
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    That's really cool. Yeah the ways on my machine...

    That's really cool. Yeah the ways on my machine are stamped and from memory it equated to about 20 on the Rockwell C scale.. quite soft..
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    The bed ways on my machine are heavily worn at...

    The bed ways on my machine are heavily worn at the headstock end.. I haven't had a real good look at the saddle as yet, although I have removed it and the apron from the lathe. I'm suspecting that...
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    Agreed.. There doesn't seem to be a lot of info...

    Agreed.. There doesn't seem to be a lot of info around.. A manual would be very handy especially for things like adjusting spindle bearings and the like. I sometimes get a little too carried away...
  5. Thread: Mill ways wipers?

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    Hi Grahame, I guess I could do both. Might...

    Hi Grahame,

    I guess I could do both. Might give it a try..
  6. Thread: Mill ways wipers?

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    Mill ways wipers?

    Hi all,

    My Cincinnati milling machine has rubber strip wipers for the saddle ways and they are shot. I'm not sure if this was OEM or aftermarket fitment. I know a lot of other machines use felt...
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    I ordered a piece today so we'll see how it...

    I ordered a piece today so we'll see how it goes..

    Flo
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    Hi Peter, That stuff looks the ticket.. I'll...

    Hi Peter,

    That stuff looks the ticket.. I'll have to have a look.

    Cheers,

    Adam

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    Hi Toby, I am also refurbishing a New Visby...

    Hi Toby,

    I am also refurbishing a New Visby although I have confirmed that mine is the 8.5" version (similar to the Record) and like you I have found that info on these lathes is scant. I haven't...
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    Acetal/Delrin for bearings?

    So I still need to get the intermediate gear shaft straightened and get new bushings/bearings made.. I'm going to replace the bearings with bronze but I got to thinking about advances in materials...
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    Thanks Kryn.. I'll check them out. Flo

    Thanks Kryn.. I'll check them out.

    Flo
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    Where to buy ACME thread gauge?

    Hi All

    Does anyone know where to buy ACME thread pitch gauges in Australia? Buying from OS is possible but I prefer to buy locally if I can. I know there are some listed on ebay and amazon but I...
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    So here's a few pics. I have started cleaning it...

    So here's a few pics. I have started cleaning it and sussing out if there is any showstopper.. The hydraulics have all been disconnected previously so I might end up trying to jury rig something to...
  14. Hi Grahame, I use an app call Shareit to...

    Hi Grahame,

    I use an app call Shareit to transfer pics and videos between android and iphone..

    It also works to bluetooth pics between my samsung S9 and my PC laptop..

    Cheers,

    Flo
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    Cincinnati Contourmaster Operators manual?

    Hi All,

    I am just wondering if anyone has in their possession (or knows where to procure cheaply) the operators manual for a Cincinnati Contourmaster Milling machine? I'd be willing to pay a...
  16. Thread: Bs-5s

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    I have the same bandsaw and it exhibits the same...

    I have the same bandsaw and it exhibits the same characteristics as you mention.. I also find it hard to get it to make a straight cut..

    Flo
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    Hi Peter, The saddle is still fitted but the...

    Hi Peter,

    The saddle is still fitted but the tailstock is in pieces.. I might have to see what I can do .. I like your suggestion though.

    Flo
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    Hi BaronJ, Maybe I need to get me a hydraulic...

    Hi BaronJ,

    Maybe I need to get me a hydraulic press.. :;

    Flo
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    Hi Peter, Thanks for your reply. I was not...

    Hi Peter,

    Thanks for your reply. I was not planning on attempting it myself - I was wanting to get someone to do it, hence my query about suitable places in Sydney. Maybe I wasn't as clear as I...
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    Hi Michael, Unfortunately I don't have a...

    Hi Michael,

    Unfortunately I don't have a hydraulic press nor do I have a way of accurately measuring the total runout. The 15 thou was a crude estimation using a couple of vee blocks and an...
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    Hi everyone.. So it has been a while since I...

    Hi everyone..

    So it has been a while since I put any time into this project and the headstock is still in pieces.

    One thing that I have confirmed is that the intermediate gear shaft is bent. My...
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    Thanks for the clarification Phil! Flo Sent...

    Thanks for the clarification Phil!

    Flo

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    Hi Phil, I'd be happy to take 5 litres.. I'll...

    Hi Phil,

    I'd be happy to take 5 litres.. I'll PM you later..

    Adam

    Edit: quantity..

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    Hi Phil, How much are you wanting to get rid...

    Hi Phil,

    How much are you wanting to get rid of?

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    I've been happy with mine.. and it as certainly...

    I've been happy with mine.. and it as certainly paid for itself over the years..



    Yeah that's not going to happen for me.. my daughter and I are the only ones who use the machine even though my...
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    I used a breadmaker and a heatgun and had a...

    I used a breadmaker and a heatgun and had a thermocouple to monitor bean temps.. One of my future projects is to build a little 1- 2kg drum roaster although I can comfortably roast 500g in the...
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    Good to see another coffee nerd on here.. nice...

    Good to see another coffee nerd on here.. nice setup you have there Bob.. I have a Giotto and Mazzer Mini which has served me well for almost 13 years.. I have been toying with the idea of doing a...
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    Hi BaronJ, I was relieved to say the least as...

    Hi BaronJ,

    I was relieved to say the least as destroying the shaft was not on my radar. I even contemplated drilling and tapping holes in the bushing and using a slide hammer to try removing it to...
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    Well the journey of discovery continues and I am...

    Well the journey of discovery continues and I am pleased to say that I won the battle! The answer to the mystery is the gears on this shaft are retained by their own woodruff key and the shaft comes...
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    I'm not sure I follow you.. The thinner of the...

    I'm not sure I follow you.. The thinner of the two bushes is already out.. it just slides out easily. The retaining plates are bolted in four places with a good 8 -10mm of thread contact on each...
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    I'm having similar thoughts about needing heat. ...

    I'm having similar thoughts about needing heat.



    Hopefully I'll be able to answer this in the near future. Regarding the spacers I think they do have slots/keyways as they don't rotate on the...
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    Yes I have. The one on the left is literally only...

    Yes I have. The one on the left is literally only in a couple of threads so it didn't get lost. The one on the right was missing when I opened the gearbox. Those 2 set screws only serve to locate the...
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    Yes.. there's no hidden fasteners beneath them...

    Yes.. there's no hidden fasteners beneath them unfortunately. :no:
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    Hi Kryn, The threads that you can see are for...

    Hi Kryn,

    The threads that you can see are for the cover plate. They are machined into the casting. The thinner of the two bushings comes out easily as it only retained with a set screw (which was...
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    I guess that is a distinct possibility.. I am...

    I guess that is a distinct possibility.. I am going to try to fabricate a screw clamp type arrangement to press the shaft out.. I just have to hope that I push the right way as both ends of the shaft...
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    The whole shaft assembly rotates freely as it...

    The whole shaft assembly rotates freely as it should but the 2 big gears are locked onto the shaft with nil apparent end float. The 2 smaller gears exhibit some end float as do the 2 spacers.

    The...
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    The #1 and #2 gears (the 2 biggest gears) are...

    The #1 and #2 gears (the 2 biggest gears) are locked solid but the spacers between them as well as gears #3 and #4 can wiggle on the shaft..

    I have tried tapping the big gears around their...
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    Hi Ken, There didn't appear to be 2 screws in...

    Hi Ken,

    There didn't appear to be 2 screws in any position as each screw was quite long (15-20mm) and was bevelled at the contact end to mate into a receptacle- similar to a hydraulic fluid...
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    Hi BaronJ, I thought I had looked but will...

    Hi BaronJ,

    I thought I had looked but will definitely double check tonight when I get home..

    Flo

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    Since I have the headstock open and the spindle...

    Since I have the headstock open and the spindle out I'm wanting to pull everything out and have a good look at it. I tried to remove the intermediate shaft (my terminology) but it won't budge. I have...
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    Hi Michael, Yeah I have no idea... the...

    Hi Michael,

    Yeah I have no idea... the backstory for this lathe must be interesting as there is obviously a reason for the welded clutch/collar.. still I'm very happy that I was able to separate...
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    Hi Ralph, The gear is approximately 2"...

    Hi Ralph,

    The gear is approximately 2" diameter by 2" long, 18 teeth with a 5/8" (0.625") bore.. It doesn't look to be anything special. I do have the option of trying to mount it using the...
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    Low gear and selector dog update

    Yesterday I got stuck in and removed the spindle in order to attempt the salvage of the selector dog. I was successful with the removal process and am working things out as I go as I have no workshop...
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    Thanks Phil.. I'll keep the pics coming.. if...

    Thanks Phil..

    I'll keep the pics coming.. if for no other reason than to build the body of knowledge about the Purcells.. there doesn't seem to be very much info around on them..
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    Hi Ray, Thanks for offering but the spindle...

    Hi Ray,

    Thanks for offering but the spindle thread measures approximately 3.27" (roughly 83mm) OD.. The spindle bore is 2.177" (roughly 55mm).. Looks like your Macson will be getting a new...
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    Haha! Not by that much so its all good mate.....

    Haha! Not by that much so its all good mate.. I'll be learning new things until I fall off the twig.. I just wish I'd have started this journey 20 years ago! :U
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    Hi Michael.. Thanks for that.. So if I needed...

    Hi Michael..

    Thanks for that.. So if I needed to fit a new chuck I'm assuming that I'd need to machine a backplate to suit the spindle and then mount the chuck to the backplate?
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    Hi Peter.. Thanks for your encouragement.....

    Hi Peter..

    Thanks for your encouragement.. I'm not that old but I'm not that young either (48).. I just love giving things a go! :D
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    Agreed.. The chuck is going to get disassembled...

    Agreed.. The chuck is going to get disassembled and inspected as there is a tonne of wear in the pinions and jaws. I love mucking around with this stuff.. I'm like a kid in a lolly shop! :D

    Does...
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    Good suggestion.. I have to pull the spindle out...

    Good suggestion.. I have to pull the spindle out to try and separate the low gear and the dog as I really don't want to be grinding in-situ.. once I'm done it'll get a good clean and lube..
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