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  1. smootz

    American hole wizard column

    Do you think the squeeking us caused by the scoring? Upper 75% of column runs smooth and quiet.
  2. smootz

    American hole wizard column

    I cant figure why it squeals, plenty of lube.
  3. smootz

    American hole wizard column

    That's the irony. The head alignment is spot on. The scarring appears to have been caused by a foreign partical rather than wear. The whole machine actually shows little if any wear. Just for kicks and giggles, where would a person inquire about a new finish and grinding? The machine may be...
  4. smootz

    American hole wizard column

  5. smootz

    American hole wizard column

    The column on my 9" x 3' hole wizard has heavy scarring on the bottom 25%. It operates great in the upper 75% but squeeks and squeals near the bottom. I sanded it as much as I dared. The rest of the machine is great and it has the tapping feature. Is there a way to recondition the column or any...
  6. smootz

    Help with American Hole Wizard Wiring

    It has been a while since I was here. If this is in the wrong forum please advise. I have an old American Hole Wizard with a 9" column. I need to change the voltage from 440 to 220. No problem with the main motor as the nameplate is intact and the wires are numbered. The elevator motor however...
  7. smootz

    WTB - long bed lathe - poor condition OK

    Looking for something over 10' between centers for sanding operation. Worn out ways, sloppy lead screw, missing or broken compound, etc. not a problem as long as gear head and carraige travel work. [email protected] Southern Ohio.
  8. smootz

    Adding a taper attachment

    Here is the you tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceD8U-TgOH0 Simple and probably serve my purpose. I dug out the Clausing manual and now understand how the "telescope" works. Parts are stupid expensive so will probably just back the lead screw all the way out and drop the nut when I need a...
  9. smootz

    Adding a taper attachment

    Thanks for the responses. Allow me to give you the whole story. I have an oldie but goodie Carol Jamison lathe that does have a taper attachment. I frequently make tapered brass plugs for heat exchanger tubes. Small orders are done on the CJ but it is a slow machine. I lease an Ocuma turning...
  10. smootz

    Adding a taper attachment

    Is it feasible to add a taper attachment to a Clausing 5900 series lathe? I posted a while back looking for one but now am wondering how difficult the mod is even if I find it. The machine I have is in great shape and worthy of a modest investment.
  11. smootz

    WTB - Taper attachment complete for Clausing 5900 series

    PM or email if you have one. SCOTT
  12. smootz

    Bulding circle burner - gathering parts

    Reality check - Seeing all the possibilities and options has clouded my purpose. What I really need to do is concentrate on my immediate need for a circle/ring burner. A pantograph or cnc table would be nice but not necessary at this point. Really should build or buy something like this...
  13. smootz

    Bulding circle burner - gathering parts

    Ha! Ha! I want a machine that makes money, not spends it!
  14. smootz

    Bulding circle burner - gathering parts

    A CNC table would be sweet but I hate to put out that much money.
  15. smootz

    Bulding circle burner - gathering parts

    Thanks Steve, I appreciate your research. After some internet searches I am getting more interested in a magnetic shape tracer/pantograph. Looks like not much more work and a little more versatile. Hopefully I can find one local to copy or maybe just pull it out of my head. Looks fairly simple.
  16. smootz

    Bulding circle burner - gathering parts

    I can do that but really looking to build a compact unit that I can set on large plates to burn fairly small circles and rings (20" and less) in 3/4 and 1/2" plates.
  17. smootz

    Bulding circle burner - gathering parts

    Hi Guys, I havn't posted for a while. Looking to build a circle burner. I used to have an old cantilever burner in the shop but it didn't get used enough to merit the huge space it took up. I ditched it and have been buying the few parts that I need from local suppliers (mostly rings and...
  18. smootz

    WTB - Large lathe

    That might be a little too large. Ideally a 24 or 25" swing over ways (or gap bed allowing same). 16 foot between centers. I guess "large" is a relative term. I'm doing some 1/2" thick flanges and also some conveyor roller work.
  19. smootz

    WTB - Large lathe

    Thanks for the cool pics and weight. So ----- I just got back from an inspection trip (900 miles round trip) whew! The big Pacemaker was not quite what I expected. I'm suspect it weighs way more than the owner claims, it has considerable wear near the chuck (I know, it's a '43 model), the ways...
  20. smootz

    Needing Pacemaker info

    Well John, since this guy was manufacturing hydraulic cylinders I can hope that the ways are in good shape. (she says they are) The top speed is listed as 800 rpm so I might get lucky and find a smaller motor and slightly less weight. 800 rpm is faster than I need for my job. There is hope...

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