I just got my 1936 15" Series N wired up and running. I noticed that the apron clutch is not working. I decided to take the apron and saddle off the machine and investigate. The only "manual" I have is the ILION Industrial "A Guide to Renovating SB Lathe Models . . . ". The apron they cover is a similar but newer style.
I have a few questions that I hope someone can help me with.
- Is the clutch supposed to have a spring? If so mine is missing. Does anyone have any specs or place where I can purchase one?
- The star wheel is keyed onto the clutch shaft. It appears that the clutch then engages by threading tighter into the back disk. If so then my problem is the shaft threads are seized into the back disk.
- The disks have a lot of scoring. Is this normal and still usable?
- The Renovating guide shows felt wicking thru out the apron. This has none that I can see. Is that normal?
Thanks
I have a few questions that I hope someone can help me with.
- Is the clutch supposed to have a spring? If so mine is missing. Does anyone have any specs or place where I can purchase one?
- The star wheel is keyed onto the clutch shaft. It appears that the clutch then engages by threading tighter into the back disk. If so then my problem is the shaft threads are seized into the back disk.
- The disks have a lot of scoring. Is this normal and still usable?
- The Renovating guide shows felt wicking thru out the apron. This has none that I can see. Is that normal?
Thanks