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  1. Bassdoctor

    CNC retrofit Lathe to cam grinder

    I'm thinking of purchasing a small 9" x 24" lathe for retrofitting to CNC. I need the crossfeed and the headstock to be CNC controlled. Any advice would be appreciated. Mark.
  2. Bassdoctor

    Pratt and Whitney Lathe

    My friend has a large flat belt Pratt and Whittney lathe that hIe wishes to sell. I believe it is a 16 x 36. It has a 3 jaw chuck, face plate and a steady rest. I think it may have a taper attachment too I saw the lathe 9 months ago. It is in the Maryville TN. Area. THANKS. MARK
  3. Bassdoctor

    South Bend 13

    Hello. Im considering buying a 1947 13" x 48" . It does not have a steady rest or a follower rest. How much am I looking at.to buy these. Does anyone have one for.sale ? any advice.welcomed. Thanks, Mark
  4. Bassdoctor

    J head on a M head machine

    Hello All, I just bought a used Bridgeport step pulley J head and was wondering if there is a diagram for it. I want to rebuild it myself and possibly install it on my 1938 M head mill. Is there anyone who has done this conversion? Can I install it on the other end of the round ram.:nutter: I...
  5. Bassdoctor

    Brown and Sharpe #13 Universal Manual

    Hello Guys, I finally moved my B&S 13 grinder in and I need an operations manual. I would like a service manual too. I was hoping to download one instead of buying one. I want to know what oil to put where and what attachments the company offered for it. I would also like to know about when it...
  6. Bassdoctor

    Turn-nado manual

    Hello guys, I 'm trying to find a manual for a 20" South Bend Turn-nado. I need a drawing showing the cross feed gears in the apron. I think it has a broken key or gear in the apron. This is a huge lathe with a 10 hp motor and a 3 1/4" hole thru the spindle. The lathe is in great shape with...
  7. Bassdoctor

    10R Dating

    I just founf a SB 10R 3 1/2' bed for sale. It has a single tumbler gear box and large dials on the crossfead and compound. it has part of the taper attachment there and I need a picture of the complete assembly. I need a follower rest and a steady rest for it. It has a new 1800 rpm ,2 hp motor...
  8. Bassdoctor

    Grinding Rubber....Help

    Hello Guys, I'm seeking advice on grinding printer rolls. They are about 14" long and 0.750" in diameter. I have a tool post grinder for my lathe and several different stone. I assume that the courser the stone the better. I was wondering if it is better to use a silicon carbide wheel or...
  9. Bassdoctor

    parts drawings

    Hello guys, i need some help. I'm trying to finish up repairing a 9" UMD SBL. I need to make cross slide screwws and nuts. i also need to make compound screws and nuts. I was hopeing to find a taper attachment for the lathe before makeing the parts. Do anyone have a taper attachment or drawing...
  10. Bassdoctor

    SBL Cross Fead Screw Size

    I've decided to live with the wear in the bed ways and wanting to put the lathe back together. Someone replaced the original cross feed and compound screws with "V" thread type. Does any one have a drawing of these parts? It is for a 1931 180-Z 9". I think these are Acme , right. :nutter...
  11. Bassdoctor

    Making a milling vise

    I wanted input from you guys on material for making a milling vise. I can't afford 500.00 for an 8" Kurt for my shaper and don't want to buy and old vise that is warn out. I'm planning on making a base for a vise out of 1.5" Hot Roll to fit my 14" shaper that uses 4 mounting bolts instead of 2...
  12. Bassdoctor

    Shaper Table and vise

    I am looking for a "Y" table and vise for my Elliott Invicta 2MR Shaper. I picked this shaper up about a year ago from a friend who was selling it for a widow who's husband was a retired machinist. I paid $300.00 for it. :D The shaper came with a vertical and a horizontal ram. :willy_nilly: but...
  13. Bassdoctor

    Van Norman 12

    I have found a Van Norman #12 and a Sheldon 12x48" lathe for sale. Are these machine good design or are they not ? The Van Norman #12 has a vise and a set of Collets. Is it worth $900.00? I have a baby Bridgeport but I was wanting a horizontal mill too. I've heard these were good machines but...
  14. Bassdoctor

    SBL 14 1/2" or 16"

    I am in the market for a 14 1/2" or 16" southe bend lathe. I know some were made with D1-6 spindles. I need information on bore size and spindle mount to evaluate what I find. I need a lathe that is 48" between center minimum also has a taper attachment. Which type of bearings do these machines...
  15. Bassdoctor

    heat treat oven

    I'm looking suggestion on purchasing a heat treat oven for my shop. I need it to go to 1900 degrees. I wont be treating any M2 so 1900 Degrees will work fine. I need the inside to measure 12" wide by 12" long by 6" tall. I don"t know which brands are good and which are not. I would like for it...
  16. Bassdoctor

    Bronze or what

    I'm in the process of making new crossfeed nuts for my Takasawa lathe and was wondering what would the best material be for wear and machinability. Wear is my primary concern. I was thinking about CDA 954 bronze. What do you guys suggest.?
  17. Bassdoctor

    Cushman 215 Collets Dimensions

    I'm looking for dimensions on Cushman 215 collets. Does anybody know where one is? They seem to have the same range as a Harding 3J collet. Thanks, Mark.
  18. Bassdoctor

    Buck Ckuck Jaws ----Help

    I bought an 8" 6 jaw buck chuck on EBay and it came with only 4 of the inside (regular) jaws and six outside jaws. Is it possible to make or buy the replacement jaws? It is an adjusta-true model. I have 410.00 dollars invested and would really like to have it working. Thanks ahead., Mark.
  19. Bassdoctor

    Lathe Identification

    I came across this lathe at a super deal and need help identifying it. The problem is the bed has to be replaced because of warpage. it has about 1/4" bow in the bed. I think if I can identify the lathe make and model , I'll have a great small lathe for the shop. I fairly sure it's not a SB or...
  20. Bassdoctor

    Making an ACME tap or bore single point.

    Well I took the cross slide off my Yuassa 13"x40" lathe and the lead screw looks like a "v" thread LOL.:bawling: I was wanting to replace the screw and the half nuts too. I can thread the screw with no problem but the nuts will be a different story. Should I try to make a tap out of 01 and heat...

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