I recently looked at a 1967 14x54 American lathe and have a few questions. To be able to lift it the manual calls for 1-3/8" heat treated rods to be put through the holes in the bed. Is there a specific alloy that these rods need to be or would a hot or cold rolled rod be sufficient?
The next question is on the spindle drive. It has a 27 speed gear box but it also appears to have a variable speed DC motor and drive on it with a speed control knob with the rest of the switches on the head stock. I did not have a flashlight with me to look at the tag on the motor but the electrical schematics show the spindle drive as DC. It was not under power so I was not able to hear it run or play with it.
Overall it appears to be well taken care of and is in good condition.
Thanks!
The next question is on the spindle drive. It has a 27 speed gear box but it also appears to have a variable speed DC motor and drive on it with a speed control knob with the rest of the switches on the head stock. I did not have a flashlight with me to look at the tag on the motor but the electrical schematics show the spindle drive as DC. It was not under power so I was not able to hear it run or play with it.
Overall it appears to be well taken care of and is in good condition.
Thanks!