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| bogstandard:
Sorry Fred, I had forgotten about your original question about the gib strips. That question must have been in the brain cells I lost a few days ago. I actually had an Atlas 10F, which used a lot of common parts with other sized models. When I purchased my lathe as a pile of broken bits, there were in the boxes some white plastic type gib strips. I assumed they must have been a later upgrade to the machine, as they seemed to be made of PTFE. There were no sign of any metal ones, so I made new metal ones myself, which worked very well. I never did put the 'plastic' ones in. I used to have all the literature for the Atlas, but no longer, so I can't check the spares list to see if they are original or not. I would suspect they are original specced parts from the factory. As I can't see two individual idiots, doing the same thing, continents apart. They are rather easy to make, just BMS strip with an angle on each edge and a few dimples where the grub screws locate. Bogs |
| Pelallito:
John, Thanks for the reply. I looked through my Atlas parts book and they identify the two gibs as part #28- 345-077-gib, combination That doesn't give much information, does it. :lol: The compound and cross slide gibs share the same number. Those of us on the wrong side of the pond need a dictionary. What is BMS? Sounds like it could be something contagious. :D :) Regards, Fred |
| bogstandard:
Fred, BMS is bright mild steel. I think you call it cold rolled steel, CRS. It is basically, a rather softish easy to machine steel. Bogs |
| Pelallito:
Bogs, Thanks again for your help. I had guessed at the MS part of the initials, but the B had me puzzled. I will look around my shop to see if I have anything of the right size, if not, the hardware store is just down the street. I will make them today. Regards, Fred |
| Pelallito:
John, I am not sure if I should post this here or start another thread because this doesn't really have anything to do with the inverted tool. :scratch: I spent Sunday working on the Atlas. I had made a steel frame some months ago that I finally mounted to the floor behind my lathe. I bolted a 2' by 4' piece of plywood to it. I took apart my control switch from where it was located under the pan( a long story from long ago), and bolted it to the plywood. Then I had to run new wires to the switch. I cut some almost too short, and had a heck of a time connecting them. I really don't like the looks of what I did and will probably reroute it this weekend. Then I plugged it in and did not get this :zap: The lathe actually worked and no sparks. :D The only 1/8th" by 3/8th" steel I could find in my stash was a piece of O1. I made the first gib and it looked so good that I made the second one. I don;t have a mill, so I cut the angles with my surface grinder. I put them in a precision vise that I had elevated to a 30* angle and clamped it to an angle plate. After making them, I clamped each one to the correct assembly using a 1/4 inch piece of drill rod and marked them with my transfer punch. I them used a combination center drill to make the divots for the adjusting screws. I mounted a shelf on the plywood and am making holes for my always lost chuck keys and allen wrench. I am going to put a strip of wood all the way around so that things can't roll off. I am trying to get organized. :doh: It made a huge difference in the lathe. It feels much better when I took some cuts. I have not been able to do anything more with it this week. Thanks for the help. Regards, Fred |
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