details sought on new mystery lathe please

[swamp diver]

solo 6

 

[Bigdanny]

I had a quick look on google.bg but couldnt find anything. If was made 20 years ago then maybe has disappeared. A lot of companies did around 1997. There is a company called Zino but they seem to specialise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems now. May be same company. Is based in a place called Kazanlak.

Danny

 

[swamp diver]

yep thats about the limit i could find too, looks like any parts i may need (like a short tool rest) are going to have to be either made or adapted from other manufacturers stock. thanks for trying to help though

 

[nev]

sorry cant help with the lathe but an observation, with a minimum speed of 700 rpm, roughing larger out of balance blanks may be a bit hair raising!

 

[stuart c]

god bless freecycle one of there rare gems lucky you

 

[chipmunk]

A shorter toolrest shouldn't be difficult.

Take a look at the Robert Sorby modular system.
http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Chucks___Accessories/Toolrests/toolrests.html

Measure your toolpost diameter with callipers and then order one the right size with a cross-bar to go with it.

The Robert Sorby toolposts have an M12 x 1.25 thread and so you can also make your own cross-bars if you're feeling keen and need more than one - It's probably not cost effect for a one-off.

Taps (Code 060-090-00900) from here...
http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Taps/Serial-Taps---Metric-BSW-BSF
and tapping drill (10.8mm) too.

HTH
Jon

 

[swamp diver]

god bless freecycle one of there rare gems lucky you

you can say that again, i think i walked around with a silly grin on my face for 2 days after getting this. certainly one of those rare one off moments.

 

[Tazmaniandevil]

god bless freecycle one of there rare gems lucky you

Indeed. That's where I got mine too.