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| John Rudd:
My latest challenge is to restore a Clarke CL300 mini lathe that I acquired from a club mate for a modest amount.......It needs some tlc and a few bits to make it work again... To start with, the motor is shot and needs replacing. I've since purchased a replacement and installed it along with a new drive belt... The original speed controller, an FC250J type, is in need of repair work too... I intend to subject this machine to some 'Modderitis' :dremel: to hopefully make the lathe better... Mods are likely to include: Taper roller bearings for the spindle which have been bought this evening.... A Quick Change Tool Post similar to the one I made for my Sieg Super C3.... Brass gibs for the crosslide Lube holes for the lead screw bearing blocks... Hopefully I'll post a few pics on the way to show my progress At this point I must add my thanks to Andyf and Stilldrillin for their comments on what I should do with this machine...I've decided to keep it and restore it..so thanks guys for your input. :thumbup: |
| andyf:
Hi John, Well, if you really want to pimp your lathe, you might try reading these pages (also a Sieg C3 badged as a Clarke): http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/lathe-modifications.html Looking forward to your occasional reports of progress! Andy |
| Stilldrillin:
John. You want to fit brass gibs? I've got a crosslide set, still in the wrappings........ :thumbup: David D P.S. The changewheels are on their way! |
| John Rudd:
--- Quote from: Stilldrillin on December 12, 2012, 03:48:29 PM ---John. You want to fit brass gibs? I've got a crosslide set, still in the wrappings........ :thumbup: David D P.S. The changewheels are on their way! --- End quote --- David, Yes I'll even take the gibs.........pm me please.. :beer: You're a diamond... :thumbup: |
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