Recent content by Lathe User

Good morning, Just for background to change the speed range there is both an electric switch going from low to 'off' to high which reverses the motor plus a mechanical lever from low through neutral to high and then a winder to choose the speed. As for the DOL , nothing that simple. There's a...

Thank you very much for the input. To address some of the points. It is a 3 phase 2 speed motor. The contactors do have thermal overloads screwed into the side. I say contactors because there's two one for the above motor and 1 for a little coolant pump with a blank label. Because the motor...

Where do I look for a replacement IMO K2 - 09 A10 contractor? Failing that does anyone know what a modern replacement would be of similar size Din Rail mounted. Of coarse there is the faint hope that one of you may have one, even with a failed coil which for me would fine as my coil seems...

Morning, Can I suggest that if you want to identify a lathe etc you first look at the Lathes.Uk site and contact Tony . I have found him an extremely helpful chap in the past and with an immense fund of knowledge. Send him the pics and see if he can shed some light on the manufacturer.

I have done general woodworking as a hobby for years and I wouldn’t be without a bandsaw. Throat and height- as big as you can afford BUT an accurate fence is a must for straight cutting. That means a blade that’s properly supported on bearings and a front track for the fence that’s adjustable...

Thank you very much for taking the trouble, that’s another piece of the puzzle in place. I now know I have the connections between the motor and switch correct. Obviously my motor terminal “7” was really “Z” 😊 thought the nomenclature was odd ! Having thought some more on the drum switch, I...

Yes it most certainly does- thank you. Presently T1 I have live T3 neutral T4 & T8 blank So the other4 are to the motor of which T5 goes to AZ (Black) T7 goes to A. (Black) Leaving me according to the drawing, if I have understood it, with the two that alternate with the switch. T2 to...

Morning. I would appreciate some advice on the following please. The Dewhurst & Partner Ltd of Hounslow TypeA Forward Off Reverse switch from about 1970 This switch was fitted to early Myford ML10 as standard equipment to control a single phase motor using 4 cables + earth between the two. I...

Cheers- thank you now that’s something I at least can work with. I will take up your advice, the fence has been the Bain of my life.

Morning Deema I went into some detail to explain to R why the lamello CLASSIC is rubbish for you to say yours is fine doesn’t help anyone ! Perhaps you could at least explain if yours is the same model and maybe a pic of how your fence differs. If no one else is interested I would like to...

I bought a new “lamello classic “ Swiss made some years back. Supposedly it had a really good name at the time I bought it. “Rubbish“ the fence moves and as a result it’s a real Pain to use because its just not reliable without using a second independent clamp that gets in the way. Just to be...

Thank you Fergie really helpful. The acrylic is domed 1 mm thick and 52.4 diameter and just presses into the ring. Yes Pete you are quite right I did mean a dial indicator. Apologies for the confusion. Mine is a Mitutoyo. I have sent an email to the uk site but so far no response. Hedging my...

Hi chaps, Looks like we might be getting somewhere. Many thanks to all of you. Yes John, that is exactly the same as mine. Well TFrench, thank you for coming to my rescue, I was sure I had seen something like you described in a picture somewhere years ago. The question now is how best to...

I have a clock gauge, 52 mm diameter, with a cracked plastic bevel face cover. Where do I look for a replacement please.