OK, moved the Clausing Colchester home...now the restoration fun starts. Paid nothing but the deal is once restored, if all works out in my favor, $500. Ways are surprisingly smooth, surface rust on everything except under the removable bellows, rusty cross slide faces, ceramic dust from previous lathe hand. Came with some tooling, Aloris tool set/post (sticking) chuck, taper attachment; but is missing the live center and motor cabinet cover. Unfortunately the electrician charged to disconnect it simply cut the chords short, and the cover was lost when it was moved outside. I was able to speak to the lathe hand who said it was fully operational when removed from service. He is looking for more tooling...
Things I could use help with: This is my first lathe...much to learn!
Why do it...I enjoy learning new things from those who have spent years learning there craft, willing to share their expertise. I hate to see equipment discarded in such a way...I am looking into taking some machining classes at a local trade school as well.
-serial number location
-identifying the year and specs 1999? Model 8031VS?
-wiring diagram; picture of inside motor housing cabinet; electronics
-advice on phase converter;
-cabinet cover or I will fabricate one
-live center but I haven't verified spindle likely 2.12
-advice on restoring, removing rust (acid magic? baking soda rinse)
-I tend to be that guy who dismantles everything, cleans, and reassembles...usually with a few extra parts. What is factory set or what should I stay clear from dismantling?
-will clean and flush all oils, etc.
I would like to hear from Clausing users with similar lathes...
thanks,