Rough problem. How does the factory insert the pin during production? Is there some way to remove the pin (e.g. a hole in the side of the spindle where a pin...
That 63 tooth gear you have would come in mighty handy for us folks with imperial 16 tpi leadscrews who want to cut metric threads. Does anyone know who sells...
The pin does not seem to be easily accessible without removing the spindle. There's a metal ring surrounding the spindle that, if removed, might provide access...
I tried that first thing this morning, but the pin is too far up in the spindle (about 1 1/2") to work effectively with a file. I tried a few different...
gunsmith file available from brownells have cutting teet on one side and safe edges (no teeth on adjacent sides. You could also grind the teeth off the side...
hi all, I just got a flyer and it had a firewood cart I was interested in. Unfortunatly, I tossed the flyer with the trash. does anyone know what the number...
Hi all, I want to make a wood splitter wedge. the one on there is only about 5 inches and I want to double that. I am not sure what material would be best....
Hmmmm, it seems that a complaint to the manufacturer might be in order if the R8 taper is out of spec. They might just send you a whole new spindle or quill...
Clint They come in "A" & "B" widths. I get them from McMaster most of the time although some of our local HF stores carry the "A" size. -- JWE Long Beach, CA ...
Now here is a change of pace story on people in the media. Some reporters do have brains and hearts after all. It just goes to prove that even people in a...
Great story. Thanks for the link. Frank Hoose http://www.mini-lathe.com ... reporters do have brains and hearts after all. It just goes to prove that even...
Some "little defect"! Out of interest, what is the diameter measurement of the tools that would not fit as against the R8 drill arbor that came with the mill?...
Regarding suppliers, it appears that Grizzly Industrial now handles the "small milling machine" X3. It is in their latest catalog (2006). Al ... in ... ...
Quick question for the group: If anyone has a free moment, would you please measure the OD of the cross feed dial? I'm designing a part and I don't have...
I should have made it clear, the 1.300" OD of the crossfeed dial is for the 7"x10" Central Machinery MiniLathe (made in China) recently purchased from Harbor...
I am either the biggest sucker in the world or fell into something warm and soft but I just bought this lathe on ebay for $1. OK so it has a seized spindle. ...
Hi, I got the HF 8x12 recently and I am trying to make a chuck mounting plate for the 4" 4 jaw chuck that I had already bought from Wholesale Tools. At this...
Well most scrap guys will at least give that much for it. If you can get it apart and cleaned up it should be a good work horse machine similar to the Hardinge...
Sound like the owner was an idiot who had no idea how to care for a fine machine. Fooey on him and good on you for taking on the job of restoring the baby! Let...
Good question. I should have included those measurements in my article. I just checked them and was surprised that the variation from the smallest, the chuck...
Easier way is to drill & tap the weight for the mounting studs it'll eventually need. Once that's done, mount it directly to the spindle, face one side, turn...
Making one of these backplates is a very enjoyable project. I suggest using a barbell weight instead of a dumbbell because it already has a hole in it, and...
... <clip> ... <clip> And before you do that, use an indicator to see if the face of the center part of the spindle nose runs true. If not, coat it with layout...
If anyone out there has retrofitted the carriage handwheel with ball bearings, would you mind sharing the size of the bearing used? One instance of such a mod...
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Jan 4, 2006 11:22 am
In the early Homier version of the 7X, the apron casting was thicker, and hence the handwheel bearing was longer. Still plain cast iron, just longer. Rather...
The shaft of my handwheel is 10mm, and I'd guess it's the same for most if not all the mini lathes. So for me the best size would be a 6000 bearing, which is...
