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It's tasks like this which really consume time.
I'll be going through all those bolts, nuts & screws, before refitting, & removing burrs, damaged edges, tidying up the slots on screw heads & such. Time consuming task, but worthwhile for the finish.
I'll be going through all those bolts, nuts & screws, before refitting, & removing burrs, damaged edges, tidying up the slots on screw heads & such. Time consuming task, but worthwhile for the finish.
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This is the main reason, (other than damaged faces), I always give nuts & bolt heads a fettle. The old stuff generally had flat bottoms, so the corners, edges & any burrs/ridges can gouge the surface they're tightened onto.
The one on the left is untouched, the one on the right has had its edges & corners softened.
The one on the left is untouched, the one on the right has had its edges & corners softened.
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I've ordered some 5/16“ square bar from Chronos. Going to make some replacement square head gib screws to replace the slotted head screws, & also to replace the one missing gib screw.
Probably going to remake a couple of the bolt sleeves on the machine too, just for a slightly better fit, (hopefully).
I've enjoyed dabbling with restoring something again. I've missed it. Been over 6 year since I last dabbled.
Probably going to remake a couple of the bolt sleeves on the machine too, just for a slightly better fit, (hopefully).
I've enjoyed dabbling with restoring something again. I've missed it. Been over 6 year since I last dabbled.
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Ah, just wondered if you used one of these, there pretty good, I'm sure you have one.
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Ah, just wondered if you used one of these, there pretty good, I'm sure you have one.
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Aye, I have a couple of those. Each a slightly different design. I always just tend to reach for a file though. Don't know why. There are always several type of file by the lathe.
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A slightly longer sleeve/spacer to hold the washer a fraction above the lever arm. Now when the nut is tightened down, it can't physically clamp/lock the arm.
The original on the left.
The washer is now held a fag papers width above the arm.
It's also a snugger fit both within the arm slot & over the stud than the original.
The original on the left.
The washer is now held a fag papers width above the arm.
It's also a snugger fit both within the arm slot & over the stud than the original.
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on that last pic excuse me for say , as you have done ten times the job I am capable off, but thatwasher looks a tad small re outside diameter and thickness ?
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That's the original washer, not one I've made. In theory, that washer shouldn't ever be getting pressure/contact from the lever, in use. The underside of the lever is what contacts & takes any wear. That's why it seemed peculiar for the sleeve to be under length. That top nut & washer is merely to prevent the arm rising.
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ok, just appears on the small side visually . loverly job your doing 
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I agree, it certainly looks too small, the flat areas on the slide (?) would accommodate a much larger washer. I did wonder if the washer it came with was a 'that al do' replacement washer found by a previous owner but it looks very similar to the one pictured on Lathes.co.ukok, just appears on the small side visually . loverly job your doing
I'm unsure. There is certainly an extra part to the casting, making it different to yours. But then on top of this someone has by the look of it screwed some flat. I removed the flat some while ago and found several holes underneath so I don't quite know what has gone on in this shaper's history.
