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Gallery, Projects and General => Project Logs => Topic started by: John Rudd on December 10, 2012, 04:26:07 PM
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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:
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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
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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!
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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: