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    Wade 8a - Head stock/spindle dismantling

    As per usual, fantastic write up and pictures. Thank you!
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    Metal lathe, possibly hand-built

    Anyone else think of this song when they read these lines?
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    Wade 8a - Head stock/spindle dismantling

    Wow Tom. Thank you for such a detailed breakdown down. I can't wait for the images.
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    Miller Syncrowave 180SD Tig Foot Controller, Torch, Stinger, etc

    Great question and that was considered.. The thought process, flawed it may be, is what drove the decision. I'm not a professional Welder and my rig will be babied by comparison. My mentor has a new rig that I REALLY like and well, I want one. (I know , I know. Poor machinist that blames his...
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    Wade 8a - Head stock/spindle dismantling

    I have a couple of extra Wade 8a head stocks and I'd like to try and harvest a few parts. However, after digging into the first one, I'm puzzled. How the heck do you dismantle this thing?? My headstock/spindle for reference. Assuming I don't break the others, I MAY tear mine down for a proper...
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    FS: Wade 8a Gear box gears (3 sets) repair kit?

    FYI. For those interested, I've put this up on "The Bay" https://www.ebay.com/itm/115980638563?hash=item1b00fc1963:g:p7cAAOSwL4RlV8GE
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    Wade 8W 1/8" collets FS

    PM on the way.
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    Miller Syncrowave 180SD Tig Foot Controller, Torch, Stinger, etc

    My Miller 180SD took a nose dive and the repair cost is just shy of a new rig. These parts won't transfer to the new rig and I refuse to scrap good parts/tooling. (Just something criminal about it.) So, hopefully some of my PM friends can make use of these and/or flip them for some extra change...
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    Advice needed; Circa 1940s tachometer

    @Tom, that is the kind of post that keeps me coming back to PM. Tha k you for your insight, details, and time! If you have any spare parts, I may be interested in buying them. Specifically the meter face.
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    Wade 8a #407

    Thanks Rex!! They are and I agree, the remote would be great, but..... in this case, I do want the fashion AND function. :) Enclosure is on the list. I've various solutions that look period correct. Here's one example. Image courtesy of Vintage Machinery.org...
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    Wade 8a #407

    Been a good while since I've posted. However, progress is progress and the things I've been accomplishing aren't really post worthy. I feel like this is. :) I FINALLY figured out programming on the Teco-510 VFD and have successfully integrated the vintage lathe controls with the VFD! In the...
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    Bastard file -name origin?

    Some interesting insight. Obviously, the actual origin is lost to time. However, I can see where a cultural exchange could cause a misnomer. Equally, I can see the logic in the "not course" and "not fine". I've always found etymology to be fascinating. Thanks for contributing to my curiosity!
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    Bastard file -name origin?

    Was perusing "Audels Machinist and Tool Makers Handy Book" and came across this anecdote. I figured yall might enjoy it.
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    Wade 8a Lathe- Should I Buy?

    I'd LOVE to see that ball turner disassembled and or pics of the under side. Would be a fun project.
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    Wade 8a motor drive clutch adjustment?

    I'll always defer to Andy. He's "the man"!
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    Wade 8a Lathe- Should I Buy?

    Quitter. :p
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    Wade 8a motor drive clutch adjustment?

    I THINK I have the piece you're talking about. If so, I'll try to get pics/video of it this weekend. Not in "action" and MAYBE in pieces. But.... pieces is gooder!
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    Wade 8a Lathe- Should I Buy?

    If you don't buy it, post the link so the rest of us can fight over it. :)
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    Wade 8a motor drive clutch adjustment?

    Sandi, I have some, if not, all of those parts. if you break something, let me know. :) I converted mine to 2hp with a VFD.
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    Traval a dail .001" I have one and need to sell it. Don't know who to sell it too I'm in Dallas tx.?

    That depends. How much are you wanting for it? I may be interested.

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