I recently acquired this lathe mfg about 1943, it needs some work. I filled the spindle oil cups with the correct oil, turn it on and the right cup is empty in about a minute. Any idea why the cups would be mounted so high? Was anything like this ever standard? Any suggestions on a source for the correct oiler? I will be checking for excessive play in the spindle.
The other thing I noticed quick is the new looking leather belt appears to be a couple inches too long, the belt tension is adjusted to max and the spindle barely turns. What kind of glue would be suitable for shortening the belt? Can I use a normal wood glue or perhaps superglue I have on hand or is there something special I should get?
I am attaching a photo of the headstock, not sure why it appears to be rotated in the preview
The other thing I noticed quick is the new looking leather belt appears to be a couple inches too long, the belt tension is adjusted to max and the spindle barely turns. What kind of glue would be suitable for shortening the belt? Can I use a normal wood glue or perhaps superglue I have on hand or is there something special I should get?
I am attaching a photo of the headstock, not sure why it appears to be rotated in the preview