My new Harrison lathe

[Pete.]

I was going to suggest that - drill a peg hole in the spindle - it will never notice it - and make a peg spanner. Perhaps you could get a peg spanner laser or plasma-cut locally?

 

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I was going to suggest that - drill a peg hole in the spindle - it will never notice it - and make a peg spanner. Perhaps you could get a peg spanner laser or plasma-cut locally?

That is what I will do. Need to get a couple made for the spindle locking collars.

 

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Three jaw complete. All parts spotlessly clean and oiled before assembly. I shant show all the photos as there is a lot of em. Works beautifully as should....time consuming and hard graft....four jaw next....but not just yet....do I want to do more chucks or for others....not partially.....unless ya got a pocket full of wedge ...

 

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Three jaw complete. All parts spotlessly clean and oiled before assembly. I shant show all the photos as there is a lot of em. Works beautifully as should....time consuming and hard graft....four jaw next....but not just yet....do I want to do more chucks or for others....not partially.....unless ya got a pocket full of wedge ...View attachment 222637 View attachment 222638 View attachment 222639 View attachment 222640 View attachment 222641 View attachment 222642

It would have been interesting to know the runout before and after but I don’t suppose you could have measured this with the spindle on the bench.

I must get round to sorting my 3 jaw, although i think the gorilla’s have been swinging on it.

 

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It would have been interesting to know the runout before and after but I don’t suppose you could have measured this with the spindle on the bench.

I must get round to sorting my 3 jaw, although i think the gorilla’s have been swinging on it.

I will find out when I put the lot back together...I sure there will be fettling to do

 

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Re drilled the holes on the locking collars and started assembling....and that's as far as it goes today....

 

[Agroshield]

Three jaw complete

Would it pay to put a gasket between the first backplate and the chuck body to fill the gap? Look at the swarf that was there when you dismantled it. Lightly glue it in place with RTV silicone.

 

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Would it pay to put a gasket between the first backplate and the chuck body to fill the gap? Look at the swarf that was there when you dismantled it. Lightly glue it in place with RTV silicone.

Its possible yes. Depending on the gap size. I have got to take a couple of bolts out for thread measuring so I will give it a look .

 

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Done.....thank f.

 

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Just remembered to oil inside the spindle. A big lump of rag tied to the jack handle and covered in oil and stick it down the spindle. Sorted.

 

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Next on the list is the clutch control lever. Its bent and the taper pin is seized. I will drill the old pin out and remove the hole to the corresponding pin size. Straighten the lever....it dont stop here guys....

 

[Seadog]

It looks like it's been attacked by a Gorilla.

 

[Brad93]

Can plasma cut you a pin or hook wrench if you need one

 

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Can plasma cut you a pin or hook wrench if you need one

Cheers brad. I am in the process of knocking up a drawing so will definitely give you a shout when I sort it.

 

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It looks like it's been attacked by a Gorilla.

Tell me about it....I will do me best with it

 

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Taper pin drilled out and removed. Handle removed from shaft. This has a serious bend in it right on the end...its taken some serious force to bend that like that....nothing I can fix.

 

[Seadog]

The first image made it look as though it was twisted at the key end. You could straighten that but you'll need some O/A or O/P to get heat into it.

 

[Pete.]

I'd turn some wood blocks and straighten that in my 10 ton press.

 

[Seadog]

I'd turn some wood blocks

If you've got a spare piece of Ebony or Box laying around. Or maybe some well seasoned Oak?

 

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It takes a lot of force to bend it where it is...its surprising it never cracked the handle where the key sits.