Emco lathe 1-1/2" x 8TPI spindle thread
(Moderators: this seems to be "the place" to post a question about Emco lathes. If that's wrong, then please move this to the appropriate forum.) I want to buy a bigger faceplate for my Logan lathe,...
View ArticleCross feed and taper attachment quirk
My Sag 14 is equipped with a taper attachment. It is rarely used and floats up and down the bed with the carriage; that is is is not anchored to the ways. I generally use hand feed when parting off and...
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Weiler Commodor gearbox wondering why
This is a shaft from the gearbox at the back of a Weiler Commodor 230 In that gearbox you have the mecanical clutch backward and forward and the electrical clutch for backgear Anybody notices what I...
View ArticleTips for installing Schaublin 135 motor?
Hi folks, after a month and a half my new brake coil finally made the trip from Seattle to Oslo. That is the good news. I have mounted it up and am trying to get the motor mounted inside the cabinet...
View ArticleVDF lathe information
I am considering the acquisition of a VDF lathe: not a specific model at the moment, but one with a centre height of between 180-220 mm. I already have a Boley 5LZ and wanted a medium sized lathe to...
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Schaublin 135 with inch pitch cross slide and tail stock
This machine keeps coming up with more surprises. I reinstalled the motor with a new brake did a few other things and now I have braking which is great. My new variator seals also appear to be working...
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Schaublin 102TO restoration
Hi all, I recently bought a Schaublin 102TO from the 60's (bench model with reduction gear w25 spindle) which I planned to restore and put in use in my hobby workshop. Here I want to document the...
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schaublin tooling
at least i suspect it might be. fotos hochladen are these blanks anything usefull? similar to w-20. they are soft. not sure what to do with them. i dont have a shaublin but i do have machines using...
View ArticleWhy has no one made an offer on my Schaublin 102N lathe for sale ?
There is plenty of "interest" with 16 watchers and over 800 views in just three weeks.... but no offers. These later N models are rare as hen's teeth in the USA...especially ones with variable speed...
View ArticleBoley 5lz oilers
I have a Boley 5lz with wick spindle oilers. Both of these are in the 'as found' condition: one has a thickish wad of wick and the other just a couple of strands. The latter always empties much faster...
View ArticleHembrug DR! A!
I just purchased Hembrug DR1 A1 and will pick up next week. Could someone please email me manual. I will post pictures when I get it. Thanks. yeskoo@yeskoolaw.com
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Disassemble or take apart Schaublin 102 cross slide screw
I have recently bought a Schaublin 102 cross slide. I have it all apart and have been restoring it. It's coming along well but I have hit a snag. One of the cross slide screws ball bearing sets has...
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Smart & Brown 1024 ongoing rebuild
So after getting this machine last June I reached a milestone yesterday. For the first time I put a part back ON instead of taking things off! I reinstalled the gear rack. The rack had some odd wear...
View Articleoscillating Variator on Schaublin 136
I changed the seals etc on my 135's variator which I think was largely successful. The one notable problem being that the variator now starts oscillating back and forth along its shaft when I run the...
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Schaublin 135 oil line connections won't seal
In the course of my getting this machine up and running I had to remove the haudraulic oil tank, pump and associated lines. This seems like no problem as they are attached with very normal looking...
View ArticlePre-purchase advice on a SAG 20 lathe?
Guys, I am looking at purchasing my first lathe, I've been looking at a number of them over the years, and now I finally have the shop space to do it in. Being my first, I have no accessories, or...
View Articlehelp with Okuma LS compound-rest locking screw diagnosis
Hi All, just received a great condition okuma ls. The only problem I'm having is that the compound rest is very hard to move. It *appears* that the compound rest locking screw partially broke off...
View ArticleOil for Simonet Motor
Hello, I have a Simonet Overhead drive motor for my Schaublin 102. I cleaned out the motor and now it is running dry. I was wondering if anyone knew what type of motor I should use for it? Here is a...
View ArticleRigging a Smart and Brown 1024
Hello folks, In a weeks time I am heading off on a roadtrip to pick up a S&B 1024. I am looking for some advise as to how I should (could) lift it. Current plan is to remove it from its current...
View ArticleSchaublin 135 (and maybe the 150) Anyone here upgraded the auto spindle brake ?
The automatic spindle brake on a Schaublin 135 is typically a Warner Electric PB-825. Attached to the back side of the main motor, it works well for braking... but can be noisy as the least bit of wear...
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