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Tailshaft key removal
Thanks for the feed back. I was able to get it apart and made a new key. One of the guys on another site I belong to was able to point me in the right direction. Thanks again.- fastback
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- Forum: South Bend Lathes
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Tailshaft key removal
Well I worked on the tailshaft last night and was able to remove the small pin below the quill tube. I still can't remove the key. My lathe is a 1942 and has the older style key insert. Has anyone made this repair? I'm kind of at a dead end. Thanks for any help.- fastback
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Tailshaft key removal
Hi guys, I have a heavy ten lathe which in which I would like to change the tailstock key. This is the key that guides the shaft as it leaves and returns into the tailstock. I measured the shaft and it has a slot that is .190, and the key measures .155. I have found that there is way too...- fastback
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Bandsaw blade size, practical reasons?
Hi Whetstone, once you replace your saw let me know if you decide to sell the old one. My saw is only 1/2 inch ( horizontal and vertical) I think a 3/4 would be better. I'm just north of you over the state line off I-95. Regards, Paul -
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Manual for a Keller Filing Machine
I am looking for a owner/operator's manual for a Keller Filing Machine. Its a model 256. Thank You -
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Hello Sea Farmer, I noticed that you also have a Keller Die Filer. I was just given one and its...
Hello Sea Farmer, I noticed that you also have a Keller Die Filer. I was just given one and its a model 256. I was wondering if you happen to have a copy of the owners manual. Mine is pretty complete with both of the upper arms. BTW, I also live in Southeastern MA. Thank you, Paul- fastback
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Hello Sea Farmer, I noticed that you also have a Keller Die Filer. I just received one and its...
Hello Sea Farmer, I noticed that you also have a Keller Die Filer. I just received one and its a model 256. I was wondering if you have a copy of the owners manual. I also live in Southeastern MA. Tha- fastback
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Small lathe, Large bore?
I have to agree with eveyone else. The heavy 10 (10L) has a the 1 3/8 spindle bore and handles 5C collets. Nice machine. If you look at one of these look for something with a 4 foot bed or larger bed. You get a lot of flexability.- fastback
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- Forum: South Bend Lathes
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Beautiful 1927 9 Jr on eBay
That is deffinately a nice looking lathe, but as already mentioned it is missing the counter shaft. It also does not have a 4 jaw chuck or a face plate only the drive plate. I really think the counter shaft is important. You would want that for threading or working on large material. If the...- fastback
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- Forum: South Bend Lathes
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Heavy 10 lathe - War Dept. tag?
When I tore my 10L down and removed the tag I noticed that it was recycled material. On the back was the original stamping from the QC gears. It is brass. Like the rest of you I am proud of my machine.- fastback
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Cleaning up
Thats how I do it. I try to pick up what I can with brush and dustpan. I use a paint brush to clean the lathe. After I pick up the heavy stuff I pick up the metal with a vac. This is not fine dust just metal chips etc. The filter should take care of everything.- fastback
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Chucks vs Collets
I think you would be surprised how quickly you can set up a 4 jaw once you get used to it. Its not as quick as 3 jaw but can be done quickly. On my 9B I have 4 jaw, 3 jaw, collets and jacobs chuck. When using that machine I tend to use the 3 and 4 jaw the most. My 3 jaw is a 5-inch Bison, a...- fastback
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From the local Craigslist
If your 10L is in good shape the 9C can't compare. I have the 9B and a 10L, the 10 is the way to go. Only an opinion...- fastback
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- Forum: South Bend Lathes