Phil Hansen
Established Member
Well eventually got the nut off the headstock spindle. Would not budge so drilled and cut it off and made a new one.
The bearings were rough. Managed to find replacements from the local bearing shop. RHP but old stock and cost the equivalent of 80 dollar/pounds.
While the spindle was out got a spliced endless belt made up. Cost more than the bearings but no more click/click.
Replaced the 1pH motor with a 1.5Kw 3ph and inverter. Wired up a remote stop/start/speed control box as well.
The next problem was being able to use all my existing chucks. Resolved this by using a Nova tailstock adapter. See pics.
Also made some extra tool post/rests.
Been using it for a while now and very happy. Solid and no vibrations.
I do have a problem removing the tailstock and fitting the patternmakers slide. Far to heavy so am in the process of installing a wall to wall gantry with an electric hoist. Will save my old back.
A friend is making an indexing plate to fit on the outboard end. Will post some pics when done.
Phil
The bearings were rough. Managed to find replacements from the local bearing shop. RHP but old stock and cost the equivalent of 80 dollar/pounds.
While the spindle was out got a spliced endless belt made up. Cost more than the bearings but no more click/click.
Replaced the 1pH motor with a 1.5Kw 3ph and inverter. Wired up a remote stop/start/speed control box as well.
The next problem was being able to use all my existing chucks. Resolved this by using a Nova tailstock adapter. See pics.
Also made some extra tool post/rests.
Been using it for a while now and very happy. Solid and no vibrations.
I do have a problem removing the tailstock and fitting the patternmakers slide. Far to heavy so am in the process of installing a wall to wall gantry with an electric hoist. Will save my old back.
A friend is making an indexing plate to fit on the outboard end. Will post some pics when done.
Phil
