Draper WTL90 Tailstock Weirdness

[El Barto]

I recently picked up a Draper WTL90 and while giving it a clean up I noticed that I can't secure the tailstock to the bed. The lever isn't threaded but can be locked in place by a small allen grub screw underneath the tailstock (pictured). Otherwise it just seems to spin freely. Am I missing something here?!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Is the inner end eccentric? You might be missing the part it's designed to pull up?

 

[NazNomad]

Agree with above.

There should be a part that that hangs below the lathe bed and when you move the lever, the cam action clamps the tailstock to the bed.

 

[El Barto]

Ah yes of course. Silly me. It doesn't look like it's in the box of parts, will see if the guy I bought it off still has it. Thanks for the help.

 

[Robbo3]

If you want the user manual & an exploded drawing with parts list PM me your email address.

 

[El Barto]

If you want the user manual & an exploded drawing with parts list PM me your email address.

Thank you! PM sent.

 

[kirso]

your missing parts 42,43 and 44 from the drawing
42 YWTL90-42 51644 Bolt
43 YWTL90-43 51646 Clamp
44 YWTL90-44 51647 Hex nut

 

[Ttrees]

Hello Elbarto,
I have the same machine with grey paint (SIP)
I think the whole system needs some work as the tailstock will slide about on the bed.
I have to offer a straight edge up to the two centres, every time I need to turn something.
Luckily the cheapest MT2 tailstock I bought on ebay, has no bulge on the "boss" part of the chuck, so I can align it with the drive spur.
I imagine that it could be problematic, if trying to drill something accurately on this machine.

I plan to do something about this in the future, but I've other metalwork to do first.
I might do a thread on it, as I had a problem with it starting the other day....
not sure if its a capacitor problem, or an issue with the Reeves drive ?

I recall Chas mentioning he had one (Axi Perform paintjob) before, and mentioned something that sounded like these machines need
a lot of maintenance...
I might have to check that out before using it again.

Happy to help you out with pictures, or measurements if you need info on those parts.

Tom

 

[Robbo3]

I would say that this type of lathe has done more for the hobby turner (& some professionals) than probably any other lathe on the market.
Made under different names but basically the same - 10 speed, cast iron, revolving headstock, easy to work on, etc. etc.
The only reason I got rid of mine was because with the size of the timber that I was being given, it was walking across the floor. My floor is screed on top of concrete with a polythene membrane in between & I am loathe to screw anything into it.
I didn't even know there were grease points until I read about them on this forum, so for at least a couple of years the lathe went ungreased but wasn't any the worse for it - except it got a bit quieter.

 

[CHJ]

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[Ttrees]

Thank you Chas
I didn't want to pester you by asking.

Camera and calipers at the ready if you need Elbarto

Tom

 

[El Barto]

Hi guys. Sorry, just seen these replies. Thanks for all the info! @Ttress, I haven't yet put it to use yet so haven't checked if everything is square and true. I did sort out the parts I needed to secure the tail to the bed so that's at least sorted.

Will give it some grease now that I know about the grease points...