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| Brass_Machine:
Alright... I have been inspired by Bogs, Darren and Websterz to mod my little 7x10 lathe. I could spend the money and get the 8x14 or the 10x22, BUT being who I am (and money considerations) I am going to mod my lathe. I want to get the 14" bed extension kit: I am also going to replace the bearings in the head (got those part #s Darren) and mod the tailstock (quick release cam). True up my cross slide. Now the big one which is the purpose of this post. I am pretty sure this can be done, but I want opinions. I am thinking about machining up a spacer .5" to 1.0 to fit under the head to increase the swing as well. I know I will have to mod the tailstock and possibly the cross slide. Those of you that have had this lathe apart... is this possible? Does it sound feasible? Eric |
| Brass_Machine:
Ahhhh.... I see a possible problem with the spacer idea: the drive train. Doh :doh: Hmmm... |
| Darren:
Eric, you might get enough movement in the bottom gear assembly to lift the headstock 1/2", maybe more. If not just add an extra idler gear, but remember reverse becomes forward etc. I'll look for those bearing No's later for you. |
| Brass_Machine:
--- Quote from: Darren on April 24, 2009, 11:38:02 AM ---Eric, you might get enough movement in the bottom gear assembly to lift the headstock 1/2", maybe more. If not just add an extra idler gear, but remember reverse becomes forward etc. I'll look for those bearing No's later for you. --- End quote --- Cool... I think I see ways to get that extra play for a spacer. Can't really check as I am at work and the lathe is at home. Eric |
| Stilldrillin:
--- Quote from: Darren on April 24, 2009, 11:38:02 AM ---Eric, you might get enough movement in the bottom gear assembly to lift the headstock 1/2", maybe more. If not just add an extra idler gear, but remember reverse becomes forward etc. I'll look for those bearing No's later for you. --- End quote --- I would like to know the bearing No`s if possible...... Please! :wave: David D |
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