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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Regarding the feed assembly on the apron - there are two bearings, a shaft, and a combination worm/pinion gear; how do they get... -
paulsomlo replied to the thread Ot- are there scams run by buyers on FB marketplace?.My experience when giving stuff away, is that 1 out of 10 might actually show. People see it and immediately reply, without thinking...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Will do - someone installed a drain valve where the headstock drain plug resided. When flushing, use the same oil, or something like...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Is there any way to be sure my spindle bearings are getting properly lubricated? I know there's an access plate on the back of the...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.They're threaded 10-32 internally and pressed into the casting - threading in a screw and pulling had them out easily. After sliding...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.I noticed that the pins on the leadscrew bracket are threaded internally - is this for easy removal?
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paulsomlo replied to the thread A bit of ID help and specs please....Making small length parts of large dia. (>7/8") rapidly and with minimum waste.
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Can't find that video, but I'm assuming it's something like remove the leadscrew/feed shaft bracket at the tailstock end, remove the...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.I'm breaking down the lathe to clean out a few decades worth of dirt and chips - any hints on removing the carriage/apron? And from...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Regarding leaks, I also noticed oil inside the electrics box on the back. The entire box was clean, except for oil along the inside...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.I'm giving the lathe a badly needed cleaning and I need to fix an obvious leak from the Matrix clutch. Other than draining and...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Thank you, Eric - thus far, I've found one person on ebay selling the magic oil, one litre containers. I'll adjust the variator - does...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.Thank you - hopefully, I'll have the lathe home next week. Then I'll need to do some sorting - quieting down the variator, tracking...
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paulsomlo replied to the thread CHIPMASTER belt-drive conversion.I just bought a Harrison 10-aa badged Chipmaster, need to get it home; any wisdom? I may have access to a forklift on the pickup end and...
