scootermcrad
Plastic
- Joined
- Mar 26, 2010
- Location
- Huntington Beach, CA USA
Hey everyone! Pretty much a new guy around here. Thought I would post a new project I just acquired. It will be my first TRUE machine restoration. Thought it would be a fun little project, and useful around the shop for small stuff.
Probably going to use this old Dunlap motor that was my Dad's and part of a grinder assembly that I used to use when I was a kid. Think 1/3 HP is enough for this little lathe?
Plans for now are to do a general clean-up, set up a counter-shaft assembly and motor mount, machine a tool holder for it, and see how it runs. I'm SURE it will need a ton more work, including bearings and spindle work, but I'm curious to see what kind of shape it's in as it sits.
Ultimately, I will beef up what can be beefed up, get a good chuck and live-center for it, and definitely spend some time with the ways, gibs, and give it a good coat of paint to freshen it up. I wouldn't mind finding the longer base for it as well.
So far I've seen some good info out there. I ran across this gentleman's rebuild and beef-up and like what I see:
Craftsman AA 109 Lathe
Anyway, just thought I would share. Maybe you guys can who have these can provide some tips, tricks, and input. Any other resources you could share would be appreciated as well!
I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions about this thing, as well. I will post progress here as it comes together.
Thanks!
Scott
Probably going to use this old Dunlap motor that was my Dad's and part of a grinder assembly that I used to use when I was a kid. Think 1/3 HP is enough for this little lathe?
Plans for now are to do a general clean-up, set up a counter-shaft assembly and motor mount, machine a tool holder for it, and see how it runs. I'm SURE it will need a ton more work, including bearings and spindle work, but I'm curious to see what kind of shape it's in as it sits.
Ultimately, I will beef up what can be beefed up, get a good chuck and live-center for it, and definitely spend some time with the ways, gibs, and give it a good coat of paint to freshen it up. I wouldn't mind finding the longer base for it as well.
So far I've seen some good info out there. I ran across this gentleman's rebuild and beef-up and like what I see:
Craftsman AA 109 Lathe
Anyway, just thought I would share. Maybe you guys can who have these can provide some tips, tricks, and input. Any other resources you could share would be appreciated as well!
I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions about this thing, as well. I will post progress here as it comes together.
Thanks!
Scott