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Title: Lathe restoration
Post by: John Rudd on December 10, 2012, 04:26:07 PM
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:
Title: Re: Lathe restoration
Post by: andyf on December 10, 2012, 05:16:13 PM
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
Title: Re: Lathe restoration
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: Lathe restoration
Post by: John Rudd on December 12, 2012, 04:47:24 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!

David,

Yes I'll even take the gibs.........pm me please.. :beer:

You're a diamond... :thumbup: