Is anybody selling new or reconditioned 1/2 nuts

sicero · Mar 14, 2005

I hate to buy used 1/2 nuts that are about wore out. Is anybody reworking 1/2 nuts for the 9 and 10" SB? New ones, if they are still available are about 1/2 of what my machines are worth. Any suggestions. Sicero

Webb Wyman · Mar 14, 2005

Hi There,

Yes, there was a guy over on the Yahoo SBL group that was rebuilding 9"/10K half nuts. He sometimes would put some up on eBay. It looks like he does a good job. He relines them with bronze (or brass). Here is a link to that group.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbendlathe/

I think you have to join the group in order to post a question. But it is worth joining. You can do a search of their archives (use the search function).

Good Luck!
-Blue Chips-
Webb

Smtty58 · Mar 14, 2005

Either that group, or thier pic group have a folder with instuctions and photos to rebuild them yourself, also.

sicero · Mar 14, 2005

I have been trying to register for the site on Yahoo and filled out the form about a dozen times and when I try to complete the registry a sign comes up this page connot be displayed at this time, try later. sicero

morsetaper2 · Mar 15, 2005

a year or two ago HSM magazine had the aticle on resleeving half nuts on a 9" or a 10K.

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ObsoleteTom · Mar 17, 2005

I'm going to have to do that to my 13" soon. There was a guy on one of the boards who bored his and installed a threaded bronze sleeve with JB Weld,which he then split. I kind of like the idea but would use some more substantial way to hold the sleeve in. Any ideas?
Regards,
Tom

Webb Wyman · Mar 18, 2005

Hi Tom,

Don't knock JB Weld. It holds great (if the surfaces are prepared right). Another good epoxy is Brownells' Acraglass. I think Acraglass Gel would be best for this project.

Also, you could solder the bronze to the cast iron. Something like Brownells' Hi Force 444 (I think) or tin/silver bearing solder. You will need a good fit for the solder to "wick" its way in and have a strong bond. The epoxy is just easier and more forgiving.

Good Luck!
-Blue Chips-
Webb

Grits · Mar 20, 2005

Check this outfit. I just bought nuts for my compound and tailstock. Quality was good and fast service. They also ground my spindle adaptor and dead center. Work was good.

http://www.millermachineandfabrication.com/

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