Mori Seiki SL3 - Fanuc 3T parameters
Hello I am thinking about buying a old mori sl3 lathe.. its without power for the last 3 months, so i suspect it have lost parameters.. The current owner dosent have the parameters, only the manuals.....
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Polamco TUM-35 Replacement Gear Design
Hi all, Sometimes, you just get lucky. I was fortunate enough come across a Polish-made TUM-35 14x40 lathe this week for the low low price of $350. I'm a home shop guy and have been waiting patiently...
View ArticleInformation on the Schaublin 53 is hard to find.
I just found about the Schaublin 53 mill. Turn out that a search here with just 53 fails. It looks like an amazing machine, has any one seen them in the wild? Worked with one?
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Schaublin 70 with f collets adapter to W12???
Hello, I bought a Schaublin 70 with f collets, can i use w12 collets somehow??? Or can i make an adapter? Greetings from austria Jakob Attached Thumbnails   Â
View ArticleWeiler LZ 330 Thread dial
Hi there. I have plans to make my own thread dial indicator as I cant source any items for sale. However I have struggled to figure out how many teeth it would be sensible to have on the gear.. Does...
View Articlegraziano sag 12 needs love
ive got what seems to be a popular "12" problem, when I hit the motor start button the motor activates but turns off when you release it. the oil pressure switch has been bypassed, im noticing the drum...
View ArticleSag 12 gearbox coasting and oil choice
Its been awhile since I have changed the oil in the gearbox and the spindle wants to coast along even After applying the brake. Seems to get better when it warms up. I don't know if oil has gotten...
View ArticleWhat did I buy? (nothing is garbage if its new to you)
OK, I am an idiot with a twitchy bidding finger, no time, no more space, and having watched too many glorious "project" videos on the youtube.:rolleyes5: So I twitched here: Prazisionsdrehmaschine...
View ArticleGraziano Sag210 fuses
Hi there, I was just wondering if there was anyone with a Sag210 that could tell me the amp ratings of the class H fuses in the electrical panel? The 6 fuses at the top and to the left are the ones im...
View ArticleMoriseiki SL 7 - Zero return not working
I have a Moriseiki SL 7 lathe with Fanuc 6T - B control. Referencing is not working for both axis in Zero return mode of selector switch by jogging the axis. But, reference is working in MDI mode using...
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Schaublin 160
So I bought this Schaublin 160 lathe and posted about in another thread. This was really expected to be a parts machine, but as it turns out its not. So I have a very viable project now. I start this...
View ArticleHercules version of the Graziano SAG 14.
Hi, Looking at the Hercules version of the Graziano SAG 14. The sag 14 seems to be a good machine. What should I know about the Hercules version? Or the sag 14 in general.
View ArticleWeiler Matador oli leak :(
Hey guys and gals, I have been a proud and happy owner of a Weiler Matador from the 60's. What a great machine! I am quite busy with a homeshop project and have been running it quite a bit lately. Just...
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Who was Hercules? (lathes)
Does anyone have a Hercules brochure or other information indicating who this company was? Where they were based? If they did their own manufacturing? Every now and again a "Hercules" branded lathe...
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Selling Schaublin 102VM parts / accessories. Gauging interest
Hi all, I have a number of Schaublin 102VM parts and accessories that I have decided to sell. I am located in Sydney, Australia but am happy to post anywhere if the buyer is willing to cover costs. I...
View ArticleColchester ba
Hi guys in need of help any one know of or where I would locate a complete saddle In imperial fir a mk2 Was moving mine across the shop and dropped it
View ArticleJcandlish MIA
Does anybody know what happened to John Candlish in Switzerland? He seems to be MIA hasn't posted since February of 2018
View ArticleGraziano sag 12 clutch coil rewinder
Does Larry Norman or someone else still rewind the clutch coils?
View ArticleHercules Graziano change gears.
The following discusses the change gears on the Sag14. Specifically my sag14...see thread here. (Insert link) Mine is a Hercules clone. Use this information at your own risk, this only applies to my...
View ArticleSchaublin 70 plain bearing is pooched - ideas....or part it out?
I acquired another Schaublin 70 recently, this is the plain bearing spindle model with the double taper at the inboard bearing - i think its 45 and 3 degrees. Previous hack operated with oil and the...
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