07-21-2015, 11:14 AM
Well after realizing I need to gears for the headstock, I checked Grizzly again, and I can't get them there. This prompted me to go on another search, that led me to Ackhurst in Delta, BC. This is a Cantek dealer that deals with mainly wood machines, but also some metal machines as well. A gentleman named Fred was very helpful and priced out the gears for me. This led me to rethink my order from Grizzly where I wasn't 100% of the part fitment, so I called and cancelled that order. I then added the parts to the Ackhurst order. It should take around 3-3 weeks to arrive.
On another note, I thought I would change the bearings on the motor, because the rotation was a little rough. So I pulled it apart:
![[Image: dirtyMotor.jpg?dl=0]](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/7zavkcqgks20daf/dirtyMotor.jpg?dl=0)
There is a rivet missing on the centrifugal start...
![[Image: centifugal.jpg?dl=0]](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/o0dn8pm65m0tt7q/centifugal.jpg?dl=0)
But the biggest issue, was that the pulley was not concentric (probably out 1/4"), even though the shaft appears to be reasonably so. This would cause a vibration that would never go away. I decided to remove it, but it was easier said than done. Another roll pin that I don't even know how they installed. I ended up cutting off the pulley and the shaft underneath appears like a different pulley was installed at some point. I'll have to think about this one a bit. Maybe weld the hole and turn down the shaft again.
![[Image: pulleyShaft.jpg?dl=0]](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/dv8mhif1z7bl1a1/pulleyShaft.jpg?dl=0)
The windings after cleaning as best I could:
![[Image: windingsAfterCleaning.jpg?dl=0]](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/zxp9er6n8jncc5q/windingsAfterCleaning.jpg?dl=0)
I can possibly use this, after I figure out how to wire it and contend with a bent toolpost slide screw. I picked this up from kijiji for $500 with a lot of tooling, but the bed ways are worn. This is the size of lathe I really wanted, but I couldn't pass up the $160 for the CT-1440. I like the old school cabinet.
![[Image: standardModern.jpg?dl=0]](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/fa1uy832c8axdog/standardModern.jpg?dl=0)
I bound to get some lathe working here, sooner or later
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That's all for now,
Take Care
Mark
On another note, I thought I would change the bearings on the motor, because the rotation was a little rough. So I pulled it apart:
There is a rivet missing on the centrifugal start...
But the biggest issue, was that the pulley was not concentric (probably out 1/4"), even though the shaft appears to be reasonably so. This would cause a vibration that would never go away. I decided to remove it, but it was easier said than done. Another roll pin that I don't even know how they installed. I ended up cutting off the pulley and the shaft underneath appears like a different pulley was installed at some point. I'll have to think about this one a bit. Maybe weld the hole and turn down the shaft again.
The windings after cleaning as best I could:
I can possibly use this, after I figure out how to wire it and contend with a bent toolpost slide screw. I picked this up from kijiji for $500 with a lot of tooling, but the bed ways are worn. This is the size of lathe I really wanted, but I couldn't pass up the $160 for the CT-1440. I like the old school cabinet.
I bound to get some lathe working here, sooner or later
.That's all for now,
Take Care
Mark