So I picked up a 14x8 Hendey, came with the taper attachment (main reason I wanted it) a steady rest, and some chucks. Problem is the spindle is stuck like a zillion other ones I read about when I researched the brand/machine on here. Theres enough information about that here I can reference one of those, just wanted to ask 1 question I didn't see addressed in those threads and then address some other things about the machine.
Now I put oil into both spindle bearings and it slowly leaked out the front spindle bearing and didnt overflow on the rear, now the threads I read mainly talked about the front being problematic so my question is: theres clearly some degree of clearance in the front if the oil spills out? So it's more likely the back?
Anyways onto the other parts I wanted to ask about the taper attachment, I've never used one before on an engine lathe, and taper cutting is set different on a VBM (turning wise what I am mor familiar with), can someone give me a hand how it works? Can I do tapered threads with that then?
The Morse 2 1/2 in the tailstock I read about in some info about these on vintage machinery, I dont recall ever coming across half sizes before am I misunderstanding? To be fair I havent even tried a holder/drill yet so maybe I am missing something obvious.
And then last question is about the Cullman drive arrangement it has overhead. I removed this to lift it off the trailer would it be dangerous to put it on and slowly move it with skates? Its final resting place is going to be in a position that is hard to access behind it and I'd rather move it into place with the drive kn, but I really dont feel like putting the lathe on its face is a good way to start our relationship.
Oh and pictures included.