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| jonny neate:
Hello, just wondering if anyone on here, has any experiance on stripping a Colcster Student lathe. I need to remove the leedscrew half nut. can the apron be stripped in situ or do i need to remove the leedscrew and the power drive shaft and slide the whole lot of the bed. I hpoe this makes sense, Thanks,Jonny |
| joegib:
Hi, Well, for a start you'll need to identify which Colchester lathe model you have. Suggest you have a look on this site to identify which of the models there matches your machine: http://www.lathes.co.uk/colchester/index.html Then post the model name here and maybe someone with experience of that model will be able to help. If no one can help here you could try the 'Practical Machinist' forum (post in the 'General' section): http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/index.php There are plenty of people who have knowledge of Colchester machines there. Make sure you post the model name (or a photo of your machine, at least) or you'll get a rough ride! Joe |
| mike os:
I tried to get the apron off mine, but gave up because as far as I can make out the leadscrew and driveshaft have to come out & I dont have the spanners fot teh leadscrew..... if you work it out please let me know as there are a few minor repairs needed on mine, mainly wear related. |
| Jonny:
Old Student or Newer? Newer is similar to M300 both use same cross slide. Whip the top off the half nuts are accessable, worst case just wind carriage back half off the bed. |
| jonny neate:
Thanks Mike, you may have comfirmd watt i expected but didn,t want to hear. I belive taking the leedscrew out is a big job. Ive got someone who may be able to have a look and be should be able to give me some advice on how it comes a part,but i wont see him for a week or two. Jonny its a 1970 mk2 square head Student. Mike iff i find any thing out i will let you know Jonny Neate |
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