[IDEA] Making ready for new Mill /Lathe

[Kennyv]

Been busy as hec at work only spent a little time in garage however turned out a few small  lathe projects that I needed to get  other machines up and running  ..

Took everything apart cleaned and reassembled . Than I proceeded to check for runnout as I started to assemble . Took readings prior and after the adjustments . After reassembly and adjustments she was . “Dead Nuts” , “Spot on” as Sr. used to say “ BULOVA “ and ill say she is “****” No spindle run out . None Nata That puppy is running so smooth the indicator needle is barely vibrating. Than I proceeded to do fulcrum test and got about . 0005 run out . Im ok with that for now. Jmho no reason to make things too tight and create excessive ware.

Now All  I hav to  say is  this lathe is top shelf  all I attempt  to do the lathe does what its supposed to do .. Btw after I dialed her in  can not find anything to fix .. Adjusted the brass bearing shims on spindle no need to buy a new spindle .Did a full head bearing adjustment less than .0002 TIR now  .
, the lathe is smooth very ez to work on ... Its been a dream to finially  have a functional lathe in my home .One happy camper  thanks so much guys