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Bernd:

--- Quote from: ieezitin on January 12, 2010, 11:28:55 AM ---Bernd. I too had trouble about a month ago posting pictures the way Mike described, I wonder if the site has a glitch?.

All the best.   Anthony.

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That could be a posibility. I don't have that level of power to look into that and really don't want to.

Bernd

ieezitin:
Mike
You raise a good point the parts are littered everywhere and can be got for a steal on the Flea-Bays and scrap yards alike.

Back in that era Southbend came up with system to Harden and super ground finish the headstock spindle allowing the bearings extraordinary long life, when I stripped the unit I had down it looked like the bearings had just been installed. Remarkable to say the least. This also applied to the back gear assembly. So the bearing issue is not a problem but I believe before 1940 not all models A,B,C had the refined spindle hardening so be careful.

If you purchase one make sure you get a quick change gear box with it or make sure you can get one, that’s one luxury where your monies need to be invested and it keep the resale value slightly higher.

All the best   Anthony.

Bernd.. i dont blame ya!. let sleeping dogs lie.

MikeA:
Hello Anthony and Bernd,

Yep, sleeping dogs don't bite and it sure isn't worth kicking one to find out how to post bigger photos!

I was aware of the hardening and heard the same thing from a number of guys - like the Energizer Bunny, they just keeping going and going.

Doubt very much I'll be getting another lathe as the Emco Maximat is a premium unit in 10 X 25 with geared drive, quick change box and power feeds on both X and Y axes. Accuracy is supposed to be right up there with the other toolroom machines (more than I can use!)

This restoration will be much more involved than the previous ones, and I can't imagine any job I want to do it won't be able to handle.

Best,
Mike

GeorgeGreek:
Welcome Mike,

I also have 3 older Unimats and a Compact 5, but never had enough money (or space?) for a Maximat).
I am also in love with the 1911A1 but our laws forbid anything firing except a 12 G.

Welcome from Greece,

George

MikeA:
Hello George,

Not sure if I have the room or not for the Maximat, but I'll figure out something. I'm still working on the restoration and expect it will be another few months, but well worth the effort. Replacing most of the bearings (other than the spindle bearings - Class 7, $$$$$  :doh:)

I'll have to decide what to do with my Atlas/Craftsman 618 that's in perfect shape and has been a great resource while doing the Emco restoration - don't want to sell it but don't have enough room for two lathes plus the Benchmaster.

Sorry about your laws re the 1911A1 - it's a great pistol and I currently have more than a few as well as doing my own reloading (when you shoot 400 - 500 rounds each trip to the range, reloading isn't an option!)

Best,
Mike

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