... Hi Erik, welcome aboard. This is where the fun starts ;-) In my M300 manual there's a page in the rear parts section called 'Standard Equipment'. It...
... Neil, thank you very much. It's ceartainly a big help. Now I know I shan't feel that much cheated, if there aren't any accessories. There should be a...
... ;-) ... called ... M300). ... type'. ... M12x25 ... most ... standard ... them all! ... 5/8" ... There's two styles of cabinet, Erik. The earlier style has...
Lee: I have an L6 also. I currently have the whole lathe disassembeled so if there is any information (measurements and things of this nature) please let me...
Brad Thanks for the response. Be glad to help/exchange info/experience with you. Some questions: 1) All my head stock shaft and clutch bearings are of the open...
... Hi Neil. In the pictures I see TDI, Tailstock drill chuck and clamp bed stop. A QC toolpost with maybe 2 holders plus a set of jaws for the chuck are...
... storage ... not sure ... where the ... chuck, ... bedstops ... angles. ... stop. ... I'm assuming you have the earlier style cabinet, Erik. This has a...
Further to previous message ... Is there any documentation on maintaining/repairing Harrison M300 lathes ? The users manual has drawings of the gearbox parts,...
Hi, I have a Collet chuck 'Burnard Multi-size key operated' for sale with a boxed set of Multisize collets .to suit M300 THEY ARE BRAND NEW, at new price they...
Hi, I've just joined the group, and I am looking for some advice on purchasing a second hand M300; things to look out for, things to be aware of, and simple...
Hi Sweat and tears, two balls (cycle bearings, a pack of 20 for 68p) for the switches, and a couple of new grub screws. ... Finally got the feed gearbox...
Bob No, I do not think more noise cutting in as opposed to out is normal but you need to tell me more. I sense you are new to this machining thing so: Are you...
Being totally deaf, "noise" is actually vibration coming from the switch that changes the direction. This is the lowest knob in the upper gearbox. Would...
Chris, good luck in your search for a 300M. You should have more selection in the UK than here in the States. They are nice machines. Smooth and quiet in all...
Chris, good luck in your search for a 300M. You should have more selection in the UK than here in the States. They are nice machines. Smooth and quiet in all...
Hi, I am having trouble adjusting my cross slide. I have about .005 play and I am trying to reduce this. When I turn the allen adjustment screw just 15...
... Welcome Chris. *Wear* If there's one thing that's a good marker for the overall level of wear on a lathe, it's the cross slide. So here's a tip that will...
I have a Harrison M300 for sale. It has been removed from a school and is in excellent condition, I have run the head and it runs as new. the serial number is...
Hi folks. I've just added a page to my website detailing my moving and installing a Harrison M300 last year. The move didn't go as smoothly as I'd hoped so...
Hi Neil, Many thanks for the info. I have managed to find an ex M.O.D. M300 from a dealer, not too far from where I live, that appears to be in reasonable...
Hi Mike, Many thanks for the info. I have managed to find an ex M.O.D. M300 from a dealer, not too far from where I live, that appears to be in reasonable...
I have come across an L5A or L6 near me. I had been looking for a Logan 11x24 or 36 but htis looks like a nice lathe from the pcitures I've seen. I will...
Rick The head stock internal taper is not a Morse Taper - it is a Jarno taper which is near impossible to find and expensive when you do. The sleeve for...
Well, I got a look at the lathe today. It is an L5 4a, s/n B13314 with a 3 jaw, 2 steady rests, tail stock, 2 posts and 1 multi post, a set of collets, a...
Rick I am working on an L6 - very similar lathes. Mine had multiple problems but I bought it anyway. The headstock and the ways were excellent as was the lead...
Lee, I think I will pass on this lathe. It is on ebay until Sunday at 6 PM Pacific time. Good luck. The tail stock looked fine to me. It is not on the...
Rick I would appreciate the pics. Was there a spindle sleeve for closing collets and what type of collets were there? Was there a spindle sleeve for 3mt? I am...
Lee, I'll see if I can get pics to you in the next hour before the auction ends. Right now the lathe is at $306. I did not see a spindls sleeve but I did not...
Lee, The pics are up. Hope you get this before the auction ends in an hour or so. i did not see a spindle sleeve but again, that does not mean it was not...
Lee, I am looking for something like a Logan 11x24 or 36. Capacity would be the same as for the Harrison but a much smaller lather overall. I would like...
