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I've killed my Boford lathe - help!

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raynerd:
Hi guys, I've been busy with home projects and building conservatories and stuff that I've not really done much. I've also been building a koi pond which has kept me busy! Anyway, just got in very angry with myself after a rare hour in my workshop.

I have no excuse and no where to hide, I made an error. I turned my lathe on with the back gear engaged. Now I've got an awful banging noise once on each rotation and no power to the chuck...the tool in the workpiece just stop the chuck.

I'll obviously have to start investigating tomorrow but in the mean time, anyone predict or suggest what I have likely done? I've never dismantled the headstock before so not even sure what is in there!

Any help appreciated.

Chris

vtsteam:
So sorry, Chris, I'm hoping it's something simple like a shear pin some where. Fingers crossed for you!  :(

seadog:
Which model are you talking about Chris. Switching it on in back gear shouldn't be a problem.

RussellT:
Hi Chris

I assume you mean that you engaged back gear but didn't move the front lever to disengage the chuck.

I've done that loads of times - all that happens is the belt slips.  However it sounds like something more serious has happened in your case.  I'd guess from your description that the sliding bit on the spindle that locks the pulley to the spindle is not engaging properly.  There are a couple of pins that engage in holes.  The first thing I'd try is moving the lever on the front - beyond it's detents if necessary.  It's a long time since I took mine to pieces so I can't remember all the details but it doesn't sound fatal.

Russell

chipenter:
Sounds like you have broken the pin engaging the pully or backgear .

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