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Modifications to 7x10/12 Mini Lathes and 9x20 lathes are documented here along with articles from old ME magazines to give you ideas on ways to modify or improve you lathe..
Illustrations and comentary on fitting the CamLok2 tailstock mod and centering mod are in the CamLok2 folder. Preliminary work on the dual function lever action tail stock is in the LeverRam2 folder.
Mods done to the 9x20 are in the 9x20 folder in photos

The picture is of the 5C collet closer I recently made fitted to my 9" Southbend with a backing plate instead of direct mount as it would be on a 7X machine. This nose mount design allows for full use of spindle capacity for long parts. Drawing can be provided on request!
JWE

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Re: Grizzly 7 x 12 mini lathe problems ... Always check for left handed threads! Bill Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 11:55 pm	Bill Williams bwmsbldr Offline Send Email
Re: Grizzly 7 x 12 mini lathe problems On my bandsaw the one bearing was such a tight fit on the shaft that when they pressed the wheel on at the factory they popped one snap ring loose inside the Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 4:42 pm	Jerry Durand jerry_durand... Offline Send Email
Re: Grizzly 7 x 12 mini lathe problems Bill, if it wasn't a "snap" ring before you got to the press, it probably was after ;) cheers, c On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 8:55 AM, Bill Williams Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 4:33 pm	Corey Renner corey94945 Offline Send Email
Re: Grizzly 7 x 12 mini lathe problems ... Well Pat since Corey Renner answered your question all I can do is express my sympathy! Years ago I pressed a shaft off without noticing the snap ring that Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 3:56 pm	Bill Williams bwmsbldr Offline Send Email
Re: Grizzly 7 x 12 mini lathe problems What I did with my Griz 7'12', was adjust the top slide gibs, wipe the rust preventive off the ways and handles, put one of my adjustable toolposts on it, & Posted - Sun May 20, 2012 9:25 am	MERTON B BAKER mert.baker Offline Send Email
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