Viceroy Educator bed removal.

[tbsb33]

Hi All,
I am considering buying a Viceroy DST Educator wood lathe.
To collect it I would prefer to remove the bed and leg.
I have found a drawing of a TDS6 wood lathe which shows 3 cap screws
connecting the bed to the headstock from inside the casting.
Not sure if the Educator is the same. It looks like there is an access plate
but it does look a bit restricted. Also I imagine the leg unbolts from the
bed but on the drawing it is called a bed and leg assembly.

Does anyone have any ideas as i would like to go with some tools and info ?

Any advice would appreciated.

Thanks Tim

 

[Cobbs]

Hi All,
I am considering buying a Viceroy DST Educator wood lathe.
To collect it I would prefer to remove the bed and leg.
I have found a drawing of a TDS6 wood lathe which shows 3 cap screws
connecting the bed to the headstock from inside the casting.
Not sure if the Educator is the same. It looks like there is an access plate
but it does look a bit restricted. Also I imagine the leg unbolts from the
bed but on the drawing it is called a bed and leg assembly.

Does anyone have any ideas as i would like to go with some tools and info ?

Any advice would appreciated.

Thanks Tim

May be worth looking here: https://store.lathes.co.uk/print/mv230d

 

[tbsb33]

May be worth looking here: https://store.lathes.co.uk/print/mv230d

Hi cobbs
I will look again. But I think that is where I saw the TDS 6 diagram.
Thanks Tim

 

[Trextr7monkey]

It’s a fairly safe guess that it will come apart as it wouldn’t be made in one piece,I’ve had variousJubilees and Graduates made in the same era and they all dismantle. Take your dad’s old socket set and a few extension bars, maybe some penetrating oil and most importantly your string mate!

 

[tbsb33]

Thanks for the advice Trextr7monkey,
Sorry for late reply been trying to untangle a ball of string.
Actually connection issues.
Rgds Tim

 

[Trextr7monkey]

Strong not string!

 

[tbsb33]

Strong not string!

Hi Trextrmonkey,
I was a bit suprised about string as I usualy use tie downs !
Collected it on Monday. Not an allen cap screw in site, just as well I took some of my old whitorth spanners and sockets.
Awkward but nothing rusted in. Signs of copper slip on threads.
I took what I call my strong mate, which is a 750kg fold up crane that I use for so many jobs.
The lathe could have been lifted into my Caravelle in one peice if I had more headroom.
Not enough width to lay it down either. Anyway now got it home complete with
several face plates, centres, jacobs drill chuck for the tailstock and an expensive looking RS safety switch on a long lead.
Just got to put it all back together !

Rgds Tim

 

[Trextr7monkey]

Good result, engine cranes are incredibly useful so long as load can be balanced. Good luck with your new machine

 

[tbsb33]

Thanks Trextr7monkey,

Tim