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    Agreed. The total lathe weight is listed at...

    Agreed. The total lathe weight is listed at 1800lb, but I need to know just the headstock weight. I'm picking up for a friend, and want to make sure I won't be over my hauling capacity

    Lee
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    Wadkin RS headstock weight

    Hi all,

    Can anyone advise what the weight of a wadkin RS headstock is? The bed and tailstock are removed, so I just need to move the headstock end. I've attached a photo of the piece here.
    ...
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    Great, thank you

    Great, thank you
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    tormek support arm diameter

    Hi all,

    Can any tormek owners out there please advise what is the diameter of the support arm for toolrests and other accessories? I'm guessing 5/8", but would like to be sure.

    Thanks!
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    Hi, Thank you for the suggestion. I had...

    Hi,
    Thank you for the suggestion. I had previously Googled, but didn't find much. I tried the model number with"leeson", and found the following page:
    ...
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    wiring ac gearmotor

    Hi all,

    I have a Dayton parallel shaft AC gearmotor that I'd like to wire up and use. The wiring diagram on the motor is a bit scratched up, and I'm having a hard time figuring out what goes...
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    Ok, I'm getting close (slowly!). I wired up the...

    Ok, I'm getting close (slowly!). I wired up the DPDT switch as you suggested:

    Upper row of contacts: reverse - digital common - run
    Lower row of contacts: stop - digital common - stop

    Now,...
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    Anthony, Thanks again for your help, and the...

    Anthony,

    Thanks again for your help, and the very clear explanations. I bought a DPDT switch yesterday, and will hopefully get it wired up this weekend. Will report my findings!

    Lee
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    Hi all, thanks for the input. I made some...

    Hi all,

    thanks for the input.

    I made some progress today - not all of it good!

    I removed the SPST on-off switch, and instead bridged from "Digital Common" to both "Ext Trip" and "Stop"...
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    Hi Jack, Thanks for the suggestions. The...

    Hi Jack,

    Thanks for the suggestions. The switch I'm using is correct, a forward-off-reverse maintained switch which I have successfully wired to my other vfd.

    I'll try loping the wire as...
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    VFD control wiring issues

    Hi all,

    I acquired a new old stock VFD recently, and have everything wired up. But, I'm having a few difficulties.

    Make/Model: Dana / Warner Electric Nextdrive, model SC4202, 2HP, 1ph or 3ph...
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    Welding Hi Thomas, Thanks for the tips! I replaced the...

    Hi Thomas,

    Thanks for the tips! I replaced the hoses a while back (found some minute cracks in the rubber, probably not enough to worry about but I don't want to take any chances!), and built...
  13. Thanks for all the positive comments :) I...

    Thanks for all the positive comments :)

    I really enjoyed this build. I learned a lot too, and developed a few new skills in the process. I'm looking forward to turning on it even more!

    I'm...
  14. Test Flight!

    Ok, a little more progress :)

    I wanted to start gently with this puppy, as there were a lot of "firsts" for me in it's making, including the whole welding thing... So, I mounted up a 13" x 3"...
  15. I think I'll go ahead and do that - been putting...

    I think I'll go ahead and do that - been putting it off because my welds are not 100% continuous, and it's gonna be a messy affair when I start pouring...
  16. Mike and Harry, thanks for the comments! I...

    Mike and Harry, thanks for the comments!

    I think I'm going to stick with the 2hp for now. If it turns out too weedy, I'll keep my eye out for a 3hp at the local scrappy. The jackshaft gears...
  17. She's alive!!

    Got the Wee Beastie up and running :)

    Haven't had time to make her pretty yet, and the Reeves drive needs a little tuning, but... we have a working bowl lathe!

    How does she run?

    Well......
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    Rick, This is a really beautiful piece. ...

    Rick,

    This is a really beautiful piece.

    Too often, wood colouring and dyeing is used to add interest to an otherwise bland or unremarkable piece of wood. To see it done well, as it is here, on...
  19. Quick update

    Hi all,

    Just a quick update, as it's going to be a while before I can make any more progress with this project... New baby just around the corner!

    Got the headstock all cleaned up and painted,...
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    Yeah, I'm starting to realize the need (want) for...

    Yeah, I'm starting to realize the need (want) for both tools... Might have to make a proper cabinet for a stand, and either have them both side-by-side or on interchangeable box inserts...

    Hmm......
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    Welding I bought a torch

    Hi all,

    I'm relatively new to metalworking/welding in general, and recently realized a cutting torch would make my life a lot easier. So, I've been scouring CL for a decent deal, and today I...
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    Hmm.. What David said makes most sense to me... I...

    Hmm.. What David said makes most sense to me... I don't cut much (any) trim/moulding at the moment, so that's not a big concern. I only really work in my wee garage, so portability is not a worry...
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    does this seem like a reasonable move?

    Hi,

    I'm in the (long) process of kitting out my small shop area, and am getting to the point where space is now an issue. I'm in a 2- car garage, and am trying to keep the capability to park at...
  24. Hi Dick, Thanks for the advice, and for the...

    Hi Dick,

    Thanks for the advice, and for the link.

    I'm currently running a 2hp Leeson on my "real" PM90, using a shop-brew jackshaft with step pulleys, and it runs great. Granted, I haven't...
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    Awesome, thanks for the info!

    Awesome, thanks for the info!
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