British empire lathe

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Bits are going back on at last.

 

[Seadog]

You're so close now

 

[slim_boy_fat]

@spencer 427 Great job on those C spanners!

 

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@spencer 427 Great job on those C spanners!

Thanks slim. Got a little more finishing but they work well.

 

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Got the bulk of it on today. Just got a batch of parts to clean.

 

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Pressing on with bits and pieces after a few hours of reading and sussing out 3 phase vdf that's done my brains in. Hate electrical. Anyway....made the copper oiler .and spent the day cleaning and file dressing the gears.... one set in...another set tomorrow. Also the door is almost done....and managed to find this fantastic machine lamp that will make a great addition to the build.

 

[Seadog]

That's nicer than the one you showed me, Spencer. More or less identical to the one on my Boxford.

 

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That's nicer than the one you showed me, Spencer. More or less identical to the one on my Boxford.

It's in very good order an will be spot on for empire. I will make a start on it in the next day or two.

 

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Today's task was to finish the other set of gears...the gear retaining springs are weak so sorted some new ones...one problem has showed up and a good job to was I thought the 127 translation gear had a bend/twist in it..But the gear is fine. The gear selector shaft has a slight bend in it. Bad enough to lock the gearbox in the lower gears...I have a video clip of it. I will pop the shaft out and see if I can straighten it. Failing that then it's a new shaft. Iva way needs sorting .

 

[MattF]

Shouldn't be too hard to straighten the shaft. How thick/wide is it?

 

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Shouldn't be too hard to straighten the shaft. How thick/wide is it?

Not sure Matt without measuring. I would say as a guess about 3/4 inch.

 

[MattF]

Do you have a flypress, arbor press or hydraulic press? Sitting the shaft in a couple of vee blocks, or atop some brass rod, with a brass piece, (wedge shaped or a T rod, at a right angle to the piece), pressing down on the bend should straighten it up. I have done it with a vice on thinner rod, but 3/4" would likely require a press unless it's really soft steel.

 

[God mode restorations]

Do you have a flypress, arbor press or hydraulic press? Sitting the shaft in a couple of vee blocks, or atop some brass rod, with a brass piece, (wedge shaped or a T rod, at a right angle to the piece), pressing down on the bend should straighten it up. I have done it with a vice on thinner rod, but 3/4" would likely require a press unless it's really soft steel.

Yes I have presses. I will dig the shaft out tomorrow and see what's what..

 

[Pete.]

I got bench centres, vee blocks and a 10 ton press.

 

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I got bench centres, vee blocks and a 10 ton press.

Might have to call upon you pete

 

[pressbrake1]

That's nicer than the one you showed me, Spencer. More or less identical to the one on my Boxford.

reminds me of one I used to have on my pollard drill bank

 

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reminds me of one I used to have on my pollard drill bank

I could of course put a bid in on the remaining drill

 

[minimutly]

That lamp is the same as my colchester triumph. You've done a grand job on that lathe - maybe I need to try to persuade you to tackle mine, it's only slightly worn.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Today's task was to finish the other set of gears...the gear retaining springs are weak so sorted some new ones...one problem has showed up and a good job to was I thought the 127 translation gear had a bend/twist in it..But the gear is fine. The gear selector shaft has a slight bend in it. Bad enough to lock the gearbox in the lower gears...I have a video clip of it. I will pop the shaft out and see if I can straighten it. Failing that then it's a new shaft. Iva way needs sorting .View attachment 171686 View attachment 171687 View attachment 171688

Like the sprung retainers. Might make some for mine.

 

[123hotchef]

wow that looks great top work