Peroni
Cast Iron
- Joined
- May 18, 2007
- Location
- Yadkinville, NC
I've been wanting a Hendey Tool & Gage lathe for quite some time. Had hoped that when the day came I would of found a lightly used late model 9x24 in working condition but it is not to be just yet. Instead I would up with a well used 9x18 that is missing the taper attachment and sports a few broken pieces. S/N is 36522, I'm awaiting more detailed info from Hendeyman but from the s/n list this is pretty late in 1944. It is also a nasty greasy mess inside, I've literally already removed pounds of grease from the innards and there is more to come out still. Apron was packed nearly full as well. The lathe shows signs of inconsistent lubrication, some bearings are bound up in hard dried grease whilst others are overflowing in fairly fresh soft stuff.
I got the lathe mostly disassembled for cleaning and some repairs. I could use some help removing the spindle. The 7 cap screws and 3 bolts are out, feed drive gear, spacer and nut are off as is the rear bearing cover plate. Rear plate for the front bearing is loose as is the cover just behind spindle nose. I got the nut in front of the spindle drive sheaves back up as far as it can go. Am I missing anything else? Do I just make a protective cap for back end of spindle and bop it out?
In the apron what clearance do I need for side play of the feed worms? Worms themselves look new but the pinned steel washes on each end have some wear as do the bronze bushings leading to a bit of side to side play. Shafts and bushings for the carriage traverse gearing are worn bad but only the rack pinion shows some wear. Half nuts and leadscrew look brand new, makes one wonder if this lathe ever cut a thread in its life?
In the collet storage locker was an original Link Belt manual for my drive along with part of a badly worn out chain. I took a quick peek inside the PIV unit and it looks like the replacement chain is still in new condition. This one has the semi-automatic tensioner. Appears the seals have been leaking so they will get replaced. What are folks using for oil in these? The book says that for my temp range to use an AGMA 7 mineral based oil – translates to ISO 460. Primarily use Lubrication Engineers here and was thinking about their Almasol 460. Mobil SHC 634 is also another candidate. PIV is driven by a Westinghouse 1.5hp 3phase motor.
All the drive belts were of the cheap adjustable link type and soaked in grease. What sizes do I need here? Looks like there are an even dozen belts required including the feed belt.
Lastly I'm in need of a few parts. My tailstock handle was broken and badly repaired as was the cross slide extension. The front left access door to the clutch was broken, two rear covers for the base are missing and the whole taper attachment is long gone. The drive selector lever is broken, going to need all new felt way wipers, cross feed nut and and likely a new screw as well plus the threading stop parts are also missing. I could also do with a new change gear cover, mine has been brazed a few times plus whoever added the 5C closer ground a hole in the top of cover for clearance. Anyone got a parts machine to help me out?
I got the lathe mostly disassembled for cleaning and some repairs. I could use some help removing the spindle. The 7 cap screws and 3 bolts are out, feed drive gear, spacer and nut are off as is the rear bearing cover plate. Rear plate for the front bearing is loose as is the cover just behind spindle nose. I got the nut in front of the spindle drive sheaves back up as far as it can go. Am I missing anything else? Do I just make a protective cap for back end of spindle and bop it out?
In the apron what clearance do I need for side play of the feed worms? Worms themselves look new but the pinned steel washes on each end have some wear as do the bronze bushings leading to a bit of side to side play. Shafts and bushings for the carriage traverse gearing are worn bad but only the rack pinion shows some wear. Half nuts and leadscrew look brand new, makes one wonder if this lathe ever cut a thread in its life?
In the collet storage locker was an original Link Belt manual for my drive along with part of a badly worn out chain. I took a quick peek inside the PIV unit and it looks like the replacement chain is still in new condition. This one has the semi-automatic tensioner. Appears the seals have been leaking so they will get replaced. What are folks using for oil in these? The book says that for my temp range to use an AGMA 7 mineral based oil – translates to ISO 460. Primarily use Lubrication Engineers here and was thinking about their Almasol 460. Mobil SHC 634 is also another candidate. PIV is driven by a Westinghouse 1.5hp 3phase motor.
All the drive belts were of the cheap adjustable link type and soaked in grease. What sizes do I need here? Looks like there are an even dozen belts required including the feed belt.
Lastly I'm in need of a few parts. My tailstock handle was broken and badly repaired as was the cross slide extension. The front left access door to the clutch was broken, two rear covers for the base are missing and the whole taper attachment is long gone. The drive selector lever is broken, going to need all new felt way wipers, cross feed nut and and likely a new screw as well plus the threading stop parts are also missing. I could also do with a new change gear cover, mine has been brazed a few times plus whoever added the 5C closer ground a hole in the top of cover for clearance. Anyone got a parts machine to help me out?