I'm a long-time lurker in these forums and have been fascinated with turning and machining videos for many years. I recently acquired a Myers brand lathe (10" I believe) and have a few questions. I've included a few photos, but I have plenty more and can upload as needed.
1. I'm trying to determine a possible build year or year range.
2. The apron appears to be missing the power feed selector to move between cross feed and longitudinal feed. As well, it appears that there are at least two items (gears I presume) missing - one that would engage with the worm gear from the keyed lead screw, and another gear that moves in/out to engage/disengage the cross feed drive gear.
3. Lastly, I'm having difficulty figuring out how to remove the eccentric hub and back gear. I've tapped out a keeper pin on the outside end (gear end), but still can't remove the eccentric hub. I need to remove it completely and repair a crack in the casting on the outboard end.
I've read that user jhruska is the expert on Myers lathes and I'm hoping that this message reaches him or her and would be able to provide any insight or advice. Thank you so much.
1. I'm trying to determine a possible build year or year range.
2. The apron appears to be missing the power feed selector to move between cross feed and longitudinal feed. As well, it appears that there are at least two items (gears I presume) missing - one that would engage with the worm gear from the keyed lead screw, and another gear that moves in/out to engage/disengage the cross feed drive gear.
3. Lastly, I'm having difficulty figuring out how to remove the eccentric hub and back gear. I've tapped out a keeper pin on the outside end (gear end), but still can't remove the eccentric hub. I need to remove it completely and repair a crack in the casting on the outboard end.
I've read that user jhruska is the expert on Myers lathes and I'm hoping that this message reaches him or her and would be able to provide any insight or advice. Thank you so much.