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Title: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 17, 2010, 01:41:16 PM
Hi ALL  :nrocks:


I was given  an old Churhill Redman Cub lathe a few years back ,i started fixing it up, but  :proj: lead me a stray ,and its been sitting there for the past year or so.
And the fact that i did not have a power supply to run the lathe was always in the back of my mined ,so there was no real hurry , Well until now ,as luck would have it a member of Madmodder had a phase conveter for sale , so after a quick trip,its now in my shop  :D  cheers Rob .

The lathe ,I had to completly strip the head stock to repair the feed mechanisum,
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010508.JPG)
The lathe came with 4 jaw (needs new jaws ) 3 jaw, 12"face plate ,catch plate and a TTA (some parts missing) , all the change wheels are there for metric and imperial
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010510.JPG)

I will have to do lots of head scratching to remember were all the bits go  :doh:
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010511.JPG)

The cross slide and apron gearing are just a tad shagged , The cross slde lead screw was completly worn out and the gear  had bent teeth.
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010514.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010515.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010516.JPG)

Now for the head slapping moment, in my haste ,i set about making a new leadscrew , mesured up the thread ,turnned down the en24 bar to size , cut the correct pitch, :doh:
I cut a R/H thread , it should have been L/H  :doh: what a waits of 3 hours , it now sits at the back of my lathe to remined me to pay attention  :D
The old screw and the F*&d up screw
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010517.JPG)

Take two, still requires the wood ruff key and the gear cut
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010520.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010519.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010518.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010521.JPG)

So i am now going to put all other projects on hold and get cracking on with getting the lathe up and running.


Cheers Rob


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: dsquire on January 17, 2010, 03:26:11 PM
Rob

Looks like you have a nice project going there to restore the lathe and looks like you have made a good start. Too bad about the lead screw but I think most of us have had something like that happen a few times in our past. I'll be watching as you get the rest of it into top shape.  :ddb: :ddb:

Cheers :beer:

Don
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: ieezitin on January 17, 2010, 04:19:40 PM
Hi Rob.
Nice job on the lead screw.

Your little mishap with the orientation of the screw reminds me of a blunder I made a few years ago. I am a pipe fitter /welder and I was working for this contractor for a chemical company, they had built this 400,000 sqft building and the heating coils were hung in the roof. The steam supply was in the air hanging 5ft lower that the coils and it was my job to pipe from the main supply to the coils, everything was generic so I made an isometric of every coil which took me about a day to complete.

In the fab shop I started to cut, mark and prep all my runs of pipe, that was about 2 days work, anyways everything cut and ready I started to fit my fittings and weld them up, I did this to everything, while planning certain ways I was going to field fit my piping I was building in my fits. Total time for everything was about 7 full work days.

I go to fit my first coil and I found it to be so so to high and so so too wide, scratching my head I went back to my prints then back to the coil, then I dawned on me I did not take off my end-to-center measurements of my fittings, I have been pipefitting for 20 years and this is one stupid thing you do while you are a rookie.

Feeling an ass I told the foreman in turn he told the boss, he came down to me and I thought he was going to kick me straight in the N*ts,  but!!!!!!!!!!!! Just as he was reaming me a new one his son came flying round and a large piece of construction equipment and smashed into the new roller shutter doors they just installed that morning.

So! I kept my job and he lost a bundle!……..   Good luck with the rebuild.  Anthony.         :ddb:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Bernd on January 17, 2010, 04:59:17 PM
Anthony,

Couldn't you have turned that lead screw around and used it that way?  :lol: (sorry just can't resist moments like this)

I've done similar, not once but twice. Kind of like cutting a piece off and finding it's to short no matter how many times you cut it.

Bernd
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on January 18, 2010, 02:43:06 PM
Nice bit of machining Rob  :clap: That lathe looks a nice bit of kit  :D

:beer:
Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 18, 2010, 04:11:37 PM
Cheers Lads

Yep Don , it won't be the last time ,i mess up . :lol: :lol: :lol:, it happens to us all  :doh: ,  i will just have to design a project that needs a R/H lead screw  ::)
Good one Anthony  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bernd, i think you have lost it mate  :lol: :lol: :lol: :)
Cheers Rob / ( slowcoach for Bernd's benifit  :))  I still have a good few parts to make ,befor she is up and running .it may take a while.


Cheers Rob (Rob.Wilson)


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 18, 2010, 04:18:44 PM
Rob,

I know you prob just wanted it just right and all that, but couldn't you have just used RH for LH and LH for RH  :scratch:

New leadscrew nut as well of course.

btw, how hard it it to cut acme threads  :scratch:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 18, 2010, 04:30:45 PM
Hi Lads

Tonight i thought i would put the apron back together ,just to refresh the brian cell and to see how bad things are ,  and they are BAD .

here is a shot of the gearing in the apron , the large gear dose not run in the correct position on the clutch gear.when saddle travel is selected. also there is a thrust bearing missing ,were you see the three washers , thats  how it was when i stripped it . :scratch:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010534.JPG)

The repiar job that had been done to the clutch/gear, a loverly bit of welding . so i will have to make a new cone cluch with gear , so it lines up with the other gear.
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010539.JPG)

The rest of the apron gears
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010542.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010541.JPG)

(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010538.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010536.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010535.JPG)

And i found some damage to  the 110 tooth  change wheel
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010533.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010532.JPG)

On the plus side the thread indicator works OK  :lol:

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 18, 2010, 04:39:39 PM
Rob,

I know you prob just wanted it just right and all that, but couldn't you have just used RH for LH and LH for RH  :scratch:

New leadscrew nut as well of course.

btw, how hard it it to cut acme threads  :scratch:

Sorry Darren i posted at the same time .

 :doh: now why did i not think of that ,as i do have to make a new nut any way  :doh:

Cutting the tread was ok , it took about 1 hour to actually cut the thread , the rest of the time was spent turnning the bar to size ,i used the Myford , it did wear down  the arms a bit  on the travelling steady


Cheers Rob


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Artie on January 18, 2010, 04:49:05 PM
Bloody hell..Rob, wow, poor old girls a mess. Huge job mate, watching with (much) interest. Good luck.

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on January 18, 2010, 05:49:42 PM
Nice bit of machining Rob  :clap: That lathe looks a nice bit of kit  :D

:beer:
Rob

What I should of said is, That lathe looks a right piece of S**t  :lol: :lol:
But I'm sure you'll put her right mate  :D

Rob (slowcoach)  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 18, 2010, 06:35:57 PM
Thanks for the reply Rob..practice makes perfect and all that  :clap:

Not that you seem to need it. I was just wondering if there was a reason the thread had to be handed the right way.

I have been told acme threads are almost impossible for us to cut with our machines, though I couldn't see why?
You have of course shown us this is not so  :bow:

Very nice progress, watching this thread with great interest  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 19, 2010, 12:04:29 PM
Hi Lads

Hi Rob ,the lathe is justs a tad worm  :lol: Rob ,,,,,,,, i think Rob described the lathe better , as a right piece of s%&^t  :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

Regards  Rob


Lets see what Bernd makes of this post  :D
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 19, 2010, 02:00:17 PM
I was just wondering if there was a reason the thread had to be handed the right way.
I have been told acme threads are almost impossible for us to cut with our machines, though I couldn't see why?

Hi Darren

It has just come to me , i had a brain fart , The lead screw needs to be L/H so it matches the cross slide dial 0 to 125 , if it were R/H i would have to work backwards on the dial 120 to 0 when putting a cut on .

Cutting the thread was really no trouble , and i used EN24T for the leadscrew , you just have to go slow and use a traverling steady ,as it dose require allot of force at full thread dept .

Cheers Rob
Title: Re:Semi OT!
Post by: John Hill on January 19, 2010, 02:35:46 PM
Sometimes I think the Chinese chappies put an incorrectly handed feed screw on my lathe.  With the gear box set one way the carriage feeds towards the chuck but set like that the cross slide feeds outwards. :doh:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 19, 2010, 03:07:37 PM
Hi John

Yep thats normal mate , my Boxford and Myford lathe ,both do that , i just have to flip the tumbler reverse lever .


Regards Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 23, 2010, 09:04:57 AM
Hi Lads

I thought i would make a start on the gears today , then i realised i still had no way of indexing on the myford ,as i have put the indexer on hold, and i need to cut six 1/4" keyways in the change wheel boss.
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010533.JPG)

So this morning i made this , to index of the 60T bull wheel and lock the chuck in position
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010552.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010554.JPG)
Its made to fit so it dose not need removing from the lathe ,
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010556.JPG)

Now to make a 1/4 tool holder for my slotting attachment

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 23, 2010, 09:08:02 AM
You never cease to amaze me Rob, very eloquent  :clap:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 23, 2010, 01:15:05 PM
Cheers Darren

Well i have made the 1/4 tool holder for the slotter, and my saw has finaly finished cutting through a 6" dia cast iron bar,after 4 hours,i must get some new blades ,poor saw,,, so now i have the gear blank for the 110 t gear.
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010562.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010563.JPG)

I think i will have a brake, as i keep putting things down ,and then some one moves it, i look all over , then they put it back ,right in front of my eyes  :hammer:

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 23, 2010, 01:38:44 PM
OK, enough of the tool porn ... I would like to know how you made that square hole ....  :scratch:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 23, 2010, 01:56:21 PM
Hi Darren

Tool porn  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I would like to say i hand filed it ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but i cheated  :D  made in two parts and silver solderd together
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010560.JPG)

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Artie on January 24, 2010, 03:56:35 AM
Well mate, in my books thats NOT cheating.... its using to grey matter. Good stuff.

Rob :beer:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 24, 2010, 05:21:01 AM
Thanks Rob, I thought it might have been something along those lines... I tried looking for the joint lines .....  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: jatt on January 24, 2010, 06:27:52 AM
you must be a sucker for punishment.  Will watch the repair/rebuild job with great interest
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 24, 2010, 07:08:13 AM
Cheers lads

Jatt ,  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:  i am  :hammer: but it give me something to do  :)


Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 24, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
Hi ALL

A bit more progress , not allot , but still moving forward , i turned up the change wheel blank and bored . i fitted the slotting attachment to the lathe , so please i made the slotter,  it works a treat .  :D
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010568.JPG)

marked off the bull gear every 10 , to give six devisions
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010570.JPG)
all set ready to go
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010569.JPG)
first one cut
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010573.JPG)
all done
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010574.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010576.JPG)

then i turned up a mandral ,and turned the O/D of the gear
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010577.JPG)

still a bit of turnning to do to the blank

Cheers Rob



Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 25, 2010, 05:45:37 PM
Hi Lads

Finished of the turnning on the gear blank , set up for gear cutting
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010580.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010582.JPG)

One down
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010584.JPG)


Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on January 25, 2010, 05:54:03 PM
Brilliant Rob, just brilliant  :bow:

Right thats it, I'm going to make some change gears for my Harrison  :)

Rob  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 25, 2010, 05:57:05 PM
Cut right first time, no mistakes, didn't need to start over again..... I'll get me coat !!
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on January 25, 2010, 06:03:13 PM
Cut right first time, no mistakes, didn't need to start over again..... I'll get me coat !!

 I will turn the lights out mate  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: CrewCab on January 25, 2010, 06:16:23 PM
Rob, as ever a joy to read  :thumbup: ................ great work mate  :dremel:

CC
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Dean W on January 26, 2010, 01:13:19 AM
This is a great series, Rob!
That square hole.. way to use the old noodle, there.
You do nice work, all around.  Even threads, forward or backward.
: )

Dean
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on January 26, 2010, 06:45:18 AM
Rob,

Fantastic work and loving the tool porn!

Nick
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Stilldrillin on January 26, 2010, 12:09:14 PM
By ek Rob!

That`s good work well shown.......  :thumbup:

David D
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 26, 2010, 05:37:34 PM
Hi Lads

Thank's very much for your very kind comments , CHEERS  :nrocks:

Nothing to show tonight , all i managed was to turn up a gear blank , anyone who may want to cut some spur gears , may be interested in a copy of a gear data chart, i keep it around the shop , its a laminated ,scan from an old mag i have . I could not upload it to Madmodders , to large , if anyone could attach it here pleased do .
http://www.mediafire.com/file/grnityxwny0/Technical data sheet gears....pdf

(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010585.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010586.JPG)

Thanks Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on January 27, 2010, 12:56:50 PM
Thanks for that Rob  :thumbup:

I feel another lamination coming on  :lol:


Knowing your affection for six splined gears you might want to take a look here .... no idea if they are the right ones though
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/lathe-change-gears_W0QQitemZ200432988627QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item2eaabcb1d3
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on January 27, 2010, 01:09:15 PM
Hi Darren

Thanks for posting the link   , i had a look , the O/D of the splines is too small ,its the same size as the bore on mine , same ,,,,,,,,,,,, They could be off a Harrison or Chipmaster.


Thanks Rob  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 02, 2010, 04:06:38 PM
Hi Lads

well i have made a bit more progress with the lathe , i finshed the 72 tooth gear ,for the apron  gear box .
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010596.JPG)
The gear still needs a few holes poked in it .

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Trion on February 02, 2010, 04:42:02 PM
That gear looks awesome! You don't even get them that neat from suppliers!
Very good work, nicely documentated! :clap:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on February 02, 2010, 04:45:08 PM
Hi Rob, looks great as ever ...  :clap:

A couple of questions if I may?

Did you cut the teeth to full depth in one pass or several?

Is that ordinary mild steel?

How long did it take?

Thanks
Darren
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 02, 2010, 05:08:30 PM
Thanks Trion  :thumbup:

Hi and thanks Darren , any time  , The gears were cut with a comercial gear cutter and its always good practice to cut to FULL depth ,in one pass , the cutters last longer . The gear is made from  high carbon  steel ,  the same as the original gear , i did a spark test on the old gear . it took about 1 1/4 hours to cut the teeth . I also had the coolant on for the steel gear , no coolant for the cast change wheel .

Thanks Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: CrewCab on February 02, 2010, 05:15:38 PM
Just stunning Rob  :bow:    am I right in thinking it's a very slow feed rate  :scratch:
CC
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 02, 2010, 05:27:36 PM
Just stunning Rob  :bow:    am I right in thinking it's a very slow feed rate  :scratch:
CC

Thanks  Dave ,spot on , slow feed ,low rpm's , I used 120 rpm's for the 20 DP cutter ,on  larger DP i use 80 rpms or slower . I am thinking about make an attachment for the 626 mill so i can cut some skew gears.


Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on February 02, 2010, 06:15:48 PM
Thanks Rob, that will be very helpful in my next quest  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: ariz on February 03, 2010, 03:34:39 PM
what a neat job you are doing here Rob   :bugeye:

very interesting to follow, thanks for sharing it

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Dean W on February 04, 2010, 12:52:26 AM
Sure is a nice job on that gear, Rob.   You couldn't buy a better one.

Dean
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 21, 2010, 01:33:44 PM
Thanks Lads  :headbang: :headbang:

Well things are going very slowly , but i have managed to do a bit today , the compound gear ,82t and 48t , the two gears are pressed together .
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010631.JPG)

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Dean W on February 21, 2010, 07:23:28 PM
It looks great, Rob.  Fine work.

Dean
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Artie on February 21, 2010, 10:49:54 PM
Your usual high standards mate, looking like a new unit soon!

Chhers

Artie
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 22, 2010, 03:44:52 PM
Thanks Dean and Rob

I managed an hour in the shop tonight , after work . One more down ,the small pinion gear .
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010633.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010636.JPG)

Two more gears to go   :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:


Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Trion on February 22, 2010, 04:22:14 PM
Nicely done! Allways fun to see an update of this thread :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on February 25, 2010, 07:33:23 AM
Very nice work Rob, what mill is your horizontal? I keep wondering whether mine will ever come in handy!

Nick
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Davo J on February 25, 2010, 07:42:26 AM
You are turning (and milling :lol:) out some really nice work Rob. :beer:
Davo
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on February 25, 2010, 08:18:44 AM
Hey Rob, what coolant are you using?

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 25, 2010, 03:14:19 PM
Hi and Thanks lads  :wave:

Nick , my mill is an Aciera F3 HZ/V , what HZ mill do you have ? , they are great for some jobs .

Rob , to tel the truth i have no idea what coolant i am using , its BLUE if thats any help  , i was given a coulpe of gallons of it . its good stuff.



Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on February 26, 2010, 03:30:16 AM
Rob, thanks. Mine is just a little Centec 2A. Pretty small capacity really but well made and could probably do some useful jobs, will need to have a think.  :scratch:

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 02, 2010, 03:00:16 PM
Hi Nick

The Centec is well made machine , do you have any cutters for it ? you never no it my come in handy one day , and if its not taking up to much room in your shop i would keep hold of it  :)

Well Lads i have made a bit more progress , the gear cutting is finished  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: but still lots to do .
Cutting the gear on the cross slide lead screw ,i was lucky the screw just went through the divding head spindle
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010641.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010670.JPG)
I still have the wood ruff key to cut in the lead screw .

Next and last the clutch , as you can see the repair job on the clutch was not the best , the gears don't quite mess correctly  :scratch:
Photo shows them in the positon they would be in the apron
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010646.JPG)
So i need to cut the 20T gear right up to the back of the cone , well 3mm ,1/8". from it ,and the gear needs to be longer as when i stripped it ,i found there had been a few washers added to take up the slack on the shaft .

So i decided i would have to use the shaper for the job . So i spent a few hours looking for my bracket i had made up to fit the dividing head to the shape , un-able to fined it i had to set about making up a new one  :bang: a quick bit of sawing and welding ,some 1/2" plate
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010649.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010651.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010654.JPG)

The clutch set up for cutting the gear
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010660.JPG)
A shot of the 3mm groove for the tool to run into at the end of the stroke
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010658.JPG)
a few cut
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010662.JPG)
The finished gear ,
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010671.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010673.JPG)
i just have to finish the rest of the clutch and i can put the apron back together .

Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: sbwhart on March 02, 2010, 04:22:41 PM
Lovely bit of shaping work Rob
 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Stew
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Artie on March 02, 2010, 04:57:03 PM
Robert Wilson. I am absolutely loving your build, the skills you are displaying are those that I can only aspire to...... ok ok Ill stop peeing in your pocket... seriously though...bloody nice stuff mate.... really enjoying this...

Artie
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Artie on March 02, 2010, 05:00:20 PM
Just as an aside, when I first started cutting metal on big machines as a hobby.... I had no idea the amount of time I would spend 'getting ready' to cut metal. A bracket for the shaper to hold the RT, a mandrel to hold this casting etc etc etc an on it goes....

You did a lovely job on that table extension... nice welds...  :clap:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on March 02, 2010, 05:56:02 PM
Lovely job as usual Rob, I'm always finding myself in awe of your many tallents ..... but please answer me this... where is the swarf, how come you don't have any  :ddb:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: dsquire on March 02, 2010, 07:13:06 PM
Rob

As usual, another outstanding job from your shop. I always look forward to seeing a new project from you because I know that I am going to see some first class work coming from your tools with your hands guiding them. I will be following along as it progresses.  :ddb: :ddb:

Cheers  :beer:

Don
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Brass_Machine on March 03, 2010, 04:16:17 PM
 :bow: :bow: :bow:

Just went back and read this thread again. Realized I never said anything... holy cr@p Rob... some serious skills there. Great reading and great pictures.

Eric
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on March 04, 2010, 07:24:23 AM
Hi Rob,

Yeah have got lots of cutters for the centec too.

That's an impressive bracket for the shaper - that would be a project in itself to me, the gear is even more impressive though, beautiful work.  :bow:

Nick
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: AdeV on March 04, 2010, 08:28:17 AM

(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1010673.JPG)


  :jaw: :jaw: Just, wow.   :jaw: :jaw:

I notice there's a lot of these  :bow: in this thread. Well, here's a few more from me:  :bow: :bow: :bow:

I hope one day to be able to produce work that looks as crisp as yours.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Dean W on March 05, 2010, 02:03:04 AM
First rate work on that last gear, Rob.  Everything you've done here is top end. 
I always wonder what I'm going to see next when I check your latest post.  Never disappointed,
that's for sure.

Did you grind your own cutter for the gear on the shaper?

Dean
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: thetinkershop on March 06, 2010, 10:46:48 AM
Im am new to this site.   Very good job on your project.  Wondered if get a copy of the two sheets you had on gear specs.     Thanks  Bob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on March 06, 2010, 11:15:17 AM
Hi Bob,

Rob kindly offered those sheets up before and I kept a copy here for prosperity (cos I tend to loose things)
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B_PZgW7Bo_x6OTlmMGU2YTItNWU3Yi00NWJhLTlkNDAtMTQxMjYxMjQwOTM0&hl=en_GB

I hope that's Ok Rob?

You might also like to download this, mighty handy DH calculator

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AvPZgW7Bo_x6dHI2UzJvanRvZDFSazE5aU11T0ZSdlE&hl=en_GB
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: DavyC2 on March 06, 2010, 05:48:42 PM
Hi Rob,
I've read this thread at least 5 times, it's on of my favorites on madmodder. Very impressive what your doing to this machine. Should make a very nice and accurate lathe by the time you get done with it. Look forward to more posts of how you progress with the repairs. Outstanding work!!!!!

David C.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 07, 2010, 06:16:13 AM
Many thanks Lads for all your comments and interest in my project ,  :beer: :nrocks:

Thats fine Darren , cheers ,pleased some one is keeping me right , :bang: i was messing about moving stuff on medifire , :doh: the link is fixed agian .

Hi and welcome to Madmodders ,Bob  :wave:

Cheers and thanks agian Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: CrewCab on March 07, 2010, 11:01:57 AM
As ever Rob ............  :thumbup:

 :bow: :bow: :bow:

CC
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: gldwight on April 06, 2010, 04:39:59 AM
Immpressive workmansthip Rob!
I've been a weldor for many yrs, that's prime mate!
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Dean W on April 06, 2010, 09:48:29 PM
Anything new on this rebuild, Rob?  It's a very interesting thread, and I like the way you do things.
Hoping for more!

Dean
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 08, 2010, 04:34:00 PM
Thanks CC , gldwight and Dean  :beer:

The lathe has been on hold  for the passed mounth or so ,, i have been working on the 626 mill and Boxford shaper , just need to do the wiring on both, then i may leave the lathe for a few weeks, as i have been repairing machines for what seems forever ,,,,,,,,i will probably dust of one of my engine projects  :proj:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1020084.JPG)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1020083.JPG)



Cheers Rob


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Darren on April 08, 2010, 06:35:19 PM
Blimey Rob, you have been busy ....  :dremel:

I noticed the clamp holders  :)
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Dean W on April 09, 2010, 12:06:18 AM
Thanks for the update, Rob.
I sure like your gray shop!

Dean
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Joe d on April 09, 2010, 11:27:59 AM
That's looking damned fine there, Rob.  Hmmm... projectitus.... I seem to recall somebody had started a traction engine....

Cheers, Joe
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Divided he ad on April 09, 2010, 12:11:50 PM
Quote
I sure like your grey shop!

You weren't in the military were you Rob?  As that't the exact colour they used to paint the Landrover engines in that we used to get in the re-manufacturers.... a real pain to shot blast off!



Very tidy and well presented machines they are too   :clap:



Looking forward to seeing what you get out of them over the next few how longs   :thumbup:







Ralph.


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: DMIOM on April 09, 2010, 03:21:48 PM
Quote
...You weren't in the military were you Rob?  ....

I know its  :offtopic:   but I was thinking along similar lines - you weren't perchance in the "Grey Funnel Line" (RN) as that's a bit similar to "Weatherwork Grey" ....?

Dave
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 10, 2010, 05:16:38 AM
Hi Lads and Thanks  :headbang:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Its just that ,i have gallons of GARY piant ,,,,,,,,,so every time i take some thing apart ,i slap some piant on it  :D

Hi Joe , yep i have  :proj:  :lol:  ,, i need to fix the Cub lathe to make some of the larger parts for the traction engine , the driff crown gear is 13" O/D and the fly wheel is 16" O/D  , i will be pleased when i have eveything fixed up  :ddb:

Regards Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: RichardShute on April 15, 2010, 03:42:12 PM
Hello Rob,
An excellent series on your work. This questrion is a bit late in the course of events, but how did you get/make the cutter for the shaper to make the small pinion on the cone clutch. I have a possible similar job and it will need a 12T, 28dp? gear near enough up to a shoulder.
 
I can't see me grinding the tooth profile by hand.

Cheers
Richard
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Davo J on April 16, 2010, 04:35:48 AM
Those machines cleaned up nice Rob. :beer: The lathe and the shaper have nice matching contours as well as colors.
Dave
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: CrewCab on April 16, 2010, 05:03:41 PM
Great stuff Rob ......... that makes my 626 mill look shabby by comparison .....  ::) ............. one question .......... where are the chips  :clap: :thumbup: :bugeye:

Great work mate, really well done  :thumbup:

CC
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 24, 2010, 09:48:01 AM
Hello Rob,
An excellent series on your work. This questrion is a bit late in the course of events, but how did you get/make the cutter for the shaper to make the small pinion on the cone clutch. I have a possible similar job and it will need a 12T, 28dp? gear near enough up to a shoulder.
 
I can't see me grinding the tooth profile by hand.

Cheers
Richard

Hi Richard

sorry for the late reply ,,,,,,, i ground up the tool by hand , i dressed up the grinding wheel ,with a radus on each corner , it makes it a bit easyer to get the correct shape .


Thanks Dave and CC ,,,,,,,,,CC i hope to make some chips on it soon  :)


Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Brass_Machine on April 24, 2010, 02:58:01 PM
Hiya Rob,

The equipment and your work has a very profession shine to it. Very nice i might say! Envious that you keep you work area so nice... I gotta start doing that myself.  :beer:

Eric
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 17, 2011, 04:15:45 PM
Hi Lads

A bit of an update on this thread  :D ,, i thought it was aboot time i did a bit more work on the old lathe  :dremel: .. spent the past few nights on her . put the head stock end all back together , and finished off the screw cutting gear box repairs.
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030018.jpg)

Spent a shift scraping the saddle to get that back into shape and fitted the tapper turning attachment
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030016.jpg)

Finished off machining up the clutch and other parts for the apron gear box and rebuilt it  :dremel:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030012.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030014.jpg)
And tonight i fitted the apron back on the lathe  :)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030021.jpg)


I still have a good bit of work left to do  :dremel:  ,, and there is still a bit of green hammershite paint to be removed from the tail stock and cross slide  :bang: :bang:


Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on February 18, 2011, 06:08:11 AM
Looking mighty fine Rob, looks like its not far away from creating some swarf  :thumbup: I fancy painting my old Victoria horizontal miller, Do you use a primer at all? I have a couple of tins of Johnsons floor paint (good old grey) that I could use on it, I'm just wondering if I could get away with just sanding the machine surfaces down and then whop some paint on  :scratch:

Cheers
Rob (slowcoach)
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Brass_Machine on February 18, 2011, 08:18:38 AM
Look at how shiny those gears are! Nice work Rob!

Eric
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Hobby-Machinist on February 18, 2011, 01:14:53 PM
That apron looks great. A lot of work, to be sure.

Nelson

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: saw on February 18, 2011, 01:52:01 PM
Nice Rob, it's good to see a working man.  :clap:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: arnoldb on February 18, 2011, 02:26:16 PM
Nice job Rob  :D - just love those gears :clap: :clap:  :thumbup:

 :scratch: I thought you were getting closer to done now, but there's no fresh grey paint on the apron or gearbox :poke:  :lol:
Have to be careful with that blue stuff as well; seems like it contaminated the bed  ::)

 :beer:, Arnold
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: doubleboost on February 18, 2011, 05:13:47 PM
I have seen this lathe for myself, not many people whould have taken on such a project. :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
Rest assured the gears and shafts rob has made  actually look better in real life .
It is nice that a machine destined for the scrap man will be once again working. :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: dkyfn on February 18, 2011, 06:37:41 PM
I agree,  especially a machine tool that is lovingly restored.  I cherish every part that comes off of my lathe.  I had a much  smaller rebuild job as I  was able to  order replacement  gears for the  shattered ones and the most significant work was in  replacing the head bearings.  That  said,  it just makes the  parts that  come off the lathe now, that  much  better knowing that I bought the lathe  as scrap.

Nice work in all of the steel work shown here, very impressive!
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 19, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
Cheers for your comments Lads  :beer: :beer: :beer: :thumbup:

Hi and Welcome dkyfn   :thumbup:


Rob ,,, I dont use primmer ,, the floor paint sticks fine to most surfaces ,,, so a rub down and a degrease and you should be fine  :thumbup:  ,,, i have been  remove all the old paint from the lathe , My weapon of choice  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030026.jpg)

Very quick  :D
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030027.jpg)

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: slowcoach on February 19, 2011, 05:38:25 PM
Cheers Rob  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 20, 2011, 03:56:04 PM
Hi Lads

I had a bit of a slow ,chilled weekend in the shop  :med:  ,,, Knocked up a bracket for the phase converter so i could get it off the floor and up on the wall out the way . then i thought i would finish off the cross slide lead screw ,, it just needs a woodruff seat cutting easy ,,,,,,,,,,, nope did not have a cutter the correct size  ::)  ,,, so when i was at John /doubleboost shop this morning i scrounged an old 3MT drill bit to make one from  :dremel:

(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030028.jpg)

Cut off the soft tapper ,,,,,,,,, binned the rest
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030029.jpg)

Cleaned up the centre in the tange
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030031.jpg)

Stuck it in the lathe and rough it down to just over 5/8
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030032.jpg)
Turned the shank and a short length to bang on 5/8
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030034.jpg)
Reduced the shank at the cutting end and set the top slide to 88 deg to give the side of the cutter some relief
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030037.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030036.jpg)
Parted off
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030038.jpg)
Spun around and faced to a midges dick over 1/8 , then with the aid of some marker pen so i could see what was going on the front face was given some relief as before
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030039.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030040.jpg)

Then the cutter blank was stuck on the mill and 12 teeth mill using a 60 deg cutter ,, dovetail cutter would do
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030041.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030042.jpg)

Then the cutting edge was machined on ,with a side and face cutter,end mill would do  i just rolled the dividing head around a turn and started indexing from there
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030043.jpg)
Then the end off the shank was finished off ,, done correctly the cutter should be machined up a few thous over size for grinding ,, but i dont have a TCG YET
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030044.jpg)

Then the cutter was heated up very hot and quenched in oil ,, (hydraulic oil) ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, this not the correct way to harden  HSS but it dose work
After hardening and a clean up of the shank
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030045.jpg)

The test  :D job done
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030047.jpg)

There is still life left in old drill bits  :med:

Rob

 
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: doubleboost on February 20, 2011, 04:09:57 PM
can i have my drill back mate   :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
i find it hard to use the cutters never mind make the things  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: saw on February 20, 2011, 04:16:02 PM
Rob, what are you doing  :bow: :bow: :bow:
Very nice.  :clap:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Bogstandard on February 20, 2011, 04:55:10 PM
Lovely job there Rob.

Waste not .... ...

There is new life in almost anything, it is just recognising what it is. That's where your experience comes in.


John

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: dsquire on February 20, 2011, 05:03:31 PM
Rob

Nice job that was. One never knows what might hide inside a rusty bit of metal. Thanks for digging that out and showing us.  :D :D

Cheers  :beer:

Don

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on February 21, 2011, 07:36:03 AM
Wow!  :bow:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: scrapman on February 21, 2011, 10:47:28 AM
Excellent work rob :clap:


Ray.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: arnoldb on February 21, 2011, 11:55:49 AM
 :bow: :bow: Brilliant Rob  :thumbup: :thumbup: Thank You for showing that drill bit recycling!  :clap: :clap:

 :scratch: Must it be hydraulic oil to harden it, or will other oil do ? - I have a bucket full of used 20W40 motor oil that I use for hardening silver steel...

 :beer:, Arnold

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Artie on February 21, 2011, 04:08:55 PM
Again? Yes I think you have 'done it again'.

I would never have thought to 'touch' a drill bit with a lathe...  looks great..thanks mate... :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: stefang on February 22, 2011, 03:53:25 PM
Well done, Rob

Nice to see, that your Aciera gets a good use :)

Quote
Must it be hydraulic oil to harden it, or will other oil do ? - I have a bucket full of used 20W40 motor oil that I use for hardening silver steel...

Even vegetable Oil works. Smells better  :thumbup:

Stefan
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 22, 2011, 05:19:09 PM
Cheers for lookin in lads  :thumbup:


Hi Stefan ,,,,,,,, i, the Aciera great machine to have in the shop  :)   


Yip any oil will do  :med:  ,,,,,,,,, i just had hydraulic oil to hand ,,,,,,,,,, well it was in the van  :coffee:


Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: sbwhart on February 22, 2011, 05:24:27 PM
Great bit of tooling Rob

 :thumbup:

Nothing is trueley scrap you can always do something with it  :whip:

Stew
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 22, 2011, 05:52:01 PM
Cheers Stew


Mr John Stevenson  has a good use for old drill shanks  :med:


Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 23, 2011, 03:19:54 PM
Next job  :dremel:


The cross slide nut ,,, milled up a block of bronze , bored and screw cut 8TPI ,,, remembering to make it left handed  ::)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030048.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030049.jpg)

Still a bit of machining to do  :dremel:  ,,,, you can see the wear on the old screw in this shot ,,,, the nut is in  even worse condition  :coffee:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030051.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030052.jpg)

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Gerhard Olivier on February 23, 2011, 03:40:43 PM
Rob Magic as always

Loving this thread

Gerhard
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on February 24, 2011, 07:37:19 AM
Rob,

Very nice screw and matching nut.  :thumbup: Presume it's ACME? How did you grind your tool?

Nick
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on February 28, 2011, 04:27:40 PM
Cheers lads  :thumbup:


Spot on Nick ,, it is 5/8 ACME ,,,,,,,,, I use the bench grinder and a screw cutting tool gage ,,, it is easier to start with a length of tool steel first as this makes it easier to hold when grinding .... grinding one side at a time ,, with the tool steel not in the bar .
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030081.jpg)

Then put the tool steel in the bar and lock it up , then you can use the bar as a reference .
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030082.jpg)

Then grinned the other side ,, and cut off the bit you need ,,, i use the good old dremel  :dremel:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030083.jpg)

Thought i would stick this in ,,,,,,,, just because the HSS comes straight ,,,, it dose not have to stay that way , just heat it up and bend it to suit the job in hand  :med:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030084.jpg)

Had a leisurely hour in the shop tonight  and finished off me nut  :)
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030072.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030073.jpg)
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030079.jpg)
and made a new bush for the outer end of the screw
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030080.jpg)

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: saw on February 28, 2011, 04:41:21 PM
Very nice Rob.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Trion on March 01, 2011, 11:02:24 AM
Again very nicely done! How did you treat the HSS when bending? Did you bend it first, then heat treat and quench?
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: NickG on March 01, 2011, 01:36:35 PM
Great, appreciate you taking the time to show me that. Thanks. :thumbup:

Nick
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 06, 2011, 03:24:31 AM
Again very nicely done! How did you treat the HSS when bending? Did you bend it first, then heat treat and quench?

Hi Trion

Just heat it up and bend it , then i dumped it in water  :dremel:   ,,, NOT THE CORRECT WAY but it works  :ddb:

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: DICKEYBIRD on March 06, 2011, 08:36:19 AM
Yer an inspiration Rob; I'm a'luvin' this thread! :beer:

I noticed in the pic of the finished 2-piece bronze nut that there are 2 allen setscrews and 2 SHCS's.  Is this how the backlash is adjusted?  The 2 setscrews are adjusted to spread the pieces apart to take out the slack then the SHCS's are locked down to hold it?

Milton
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 06, 2011, 12:48:16 PM
Thanks for the compliments Lads  :beer:


And yes your both spot on  :thumbup: :med: :D


Cheers Rob   
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 11, 2011, 05:10:28 PM
Well she is up and running  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:  job done  :)  well all bar some paint and a bit fine tuning
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030090.JPG)

Knocked up a bracket to get the phase converter up off the floor and up on the wall  :dremel:  the wiring still needs running in
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030091.JPG)


I will have to fined a new home for my hydraulic rivet closer  :doh:
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030092.JPG)


And i will have to make a splash back for the lathe to  :dremel:


Rob


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: sbwhart on March 12, 2011, 01:29:27 AM
Very nice bit of Kit Rob looks like you've given that lathe a new life.

Well done that man  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Stew
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: arnoldb on March 12, 2011, 01:58:14 AM
 :bugeye: Great Job Rob  :clap: :clap:

I see you didn't waste time making some blue chips with it  :)

Kind regards, Arnold
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Hobby-Machinist on March 20, 2011, 10:37:50 AM
Fabulous job Rob, congratulations.

Nelson

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Divided he ad on March 20, 2011, 01:29:08 PM
Nice looking bit of kit there Rob, very interesting stuff with the repairs.... Things to try to remember (or at least remember where I saw them!)

You really do have too many skills... I think you need to send some more of them over the airwaves!  :dremel:






Just a bit of an odd question..... You said it just needs some paint... Why are all these machines covered in that bloody awful colour (whatever it is???)


What's the matter with something a little more, well, lively?





Ralph.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Bluechip on March 20, 2011, 04:47:37 PM
Ralph


So long as it's not that poncy Myford turquoise   :scratch: ... how they came up with that I'll never know ..

Dave BC


Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: saw on March 20, 2011, 06:27:44 PM
Rob rocks  :clap: :clap: :clap: :lol:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: John Stevenson on March 20, 2011, 06:31:27 PM
Well she is up and running  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:  job done  :)  well all bar some paint and a bit fine tuning

Rob


About bloody time you have been pissing about with this for ages, don't bother with the paint just get on with something.

John S.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Divided he ad on March 20, 2011, 08:29:43 PM
Dave,

Turquoise!?!?  I suppose that's meant to be one of them feminine shades I hear about?   I'm thinking about using bold solid colours... you know, ones men can see!  ::)



John,

Quote
About bloody time you have been pissing about with this for ages, don't bother with the paint just get on with something.

Such eloquent use of the language  :lol:   









Ralph.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: HS93 on March 20, 2011, 09:53:30 PM
How about one of the FLIP colours that change with the angle you look at it,  then you will think you have a shop full off different machines. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Peter

very nice build by the way ,taught me a lot

thanks
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 27, 2011, 01:31:11 PM
Cheers lads ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,It will be GRAY  :D :lol:


Well i have had a very slow couple of weeks ,,,,,,,,,naff all done really  ::) ,,but i did make the splash back
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030161.jpg)
Not very interesting ,i no , just a bit of metal bending ,,,but the method of welding the parts together may be of interest to  someone .
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030151.jpg)
Plug welded ........with the MIG welder ,,,,,just like a spot weld ,,, also good for fixing thin sheet to say heavy box section
Here is how on a couple of scrap bit of sheet ,,, punch /drill hole in one part
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030153.jpg)
position and clamp parts together,,,,,,,,, position MIG touch over hole with wire in the centre of hole
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030155.jpg)
pull trigger " one elephant " release trigger
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030157.jpg)
you just want to fill the hole flush
(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030160.jpg)
and a view of the back
 (http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030159.jpg)


Cheers Rob


Now to take Johns advice and do some thing  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



Edit :  any of you chaps have an 8" three jaw chuck going spare,not using  as the 6" one on the lathe is a tad small  :dremel:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: ieezitin on March 27, 2011, 02:18:13 PM
Rob.

Nice job on the splash guard.  I made one similar out of stainless steel and I was pleased with it but there was an unexpected factor with it, I found it captures light and bathes the back of my lathe making my sight a lot easier. Hope it has the same effect for you.



Anthony.   ::)
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 28, 2011, 12:37:25 PM
Hi Anthony

with the lights in my shop i may have to dull it down a bit  :doh:


Cheers Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Divided he ad on March 30, 2011, 06:17:16 PM
Nice bit of fabrication there Rob  :thumbup:



Used to weld the bottom edge of new sills on old rustbuckets like that. Works a treat  :zap:     (Rustbucket = old rusty car for you guys over there....  :wave: )





Ralph.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: John Stevenson on March 30, 2011, 06:41:43 PM

pull trigger " one elephant " release trigger

Cheers Rob


Now to take Johns advice and do some thing  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Rob,
Looked all over this fancy new welder, buttons and knobs everywhere but none marked in elephants ?   :scratch:  :scratch:

John S.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: andyf on March 30, 2011, 07:16:08 PM
pull trigger " one elephant " release trigger

Rob,
Looked all over this fancy new welder, buttons and knobs everywhere but none marked in elephants ?   :scratch:  :scratch:

John S.

John, I reckon the elephants are Geordie units of time. If roasting beef, weigh it and then sit by the oven and count out aloud.

Count up to 1,200 elephants per pound weight, plus an extra 1,200, then take it out of the oven.

Andy
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on March 31, 2011, 11:14:52 AM
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:  :)


Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Bezalel on April 01, 2011, 06:06:55 AM
Hi Rob

Great thread.

I'm inspired   :headbang:

after reading that, I've just got to find some metal and make some.... swarf? swoorf ? sworf ? chips? ...thing,  what ever it's called,

any way the new guy says thanks

HR



Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: AdeV on April 01, 2011, 06:49:20 AM
Welcome aboard the Cube  :borg: We'll soon have you making tools to make jigs to make tools....


I've just got to find some metal and make some.... swarf? swoorf ? sworf ? chips? ...thing,  what ever it's called,


Elephant shavings, apparently  :scratch:  :scratch:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Bezalel on April 01, 2011, 07:16:52 AM
Thanks Adev

I'm hoping I can count on a few members to pass on some tips from time to time

Rob you makes it look so easy like "I'll just slip out the back and knock up a lead screw with a spur gear on it, just before elevensies"

I''ll have to come back and read this thread again when my project is all going Murphy's way

Cheers
 
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 01, 2011, 11:09:51 AM
cheers bezalel2000  :beer:    and welcome to Madmodders  :thumbup:


I hope we  will be seeing  some of your projects  :poke: :)


Rob

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 04, 2011, 02:35:17 PM
the splash back had way way to much bling about it so it got a good coat of GRAY paint  :coffee:

(http://www.nam-engineering.com/cm/albums/userpics/10002/normal_P1030170.jpg)

Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Divided he ad on April 04, 2011, 05:40:43 PM
Still looks damn smart though.... What about that tail stock?  :poke:    :lol: 







Ralph.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 04, 2011, 05:50:40 PM
Cheers Ralph  :beer:


I am saving that job for a rainy day  :med:  :D


Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: BiggerHammer on April 04, 2011, 08:41:15 PM
It's raining somewhere.  :lol:  :poke:
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on April 05, 2011, 05:09:17 PM
It's raining somewhere.  :lol:  :poke:
:lol: :lol: :lol: i should have said sunny day ,,,,,,as i live in the North of Uk  :doh:


Rob

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: sdezego on July 12, 2012, 05:17:54 PM
I know this thread is a bit old, but I came across it as I recently acquired a MK 3 CUB.  Looks pretty much the same as yours.

I had to register here to say I was blown away at your work!  I started stripping mine down and luckily, everything looks to be in fairly amazing shape.

The only 3 things that I want to replace:

  1.) The Apron's Pinion Drive gear (still in functioning shape, but since it is apart...) - the Mating gear strip on the Bed is fine
  2.) The lockout pin setup is missing that prevent you from engaging the Apron's Feeds at the same time
  3.) a few bushings

Again, amazing work here.

Also, didn't get some of the attachments like teh rests and the taper attachment, but oh well.


(http://www.wgcinc.com/sd/shawnweb.nsf/83638cf52a6a156085256f2c005edbb4/537e79cb5951932d86256fda000c942b/$FILE/Lathe.jpg)
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Rob.Wilson on July 12, 2012, 05:33:50 PM
Hi and welcome sdezego  :wave:



Wow that lathe is along way from from the banks of the Tyne were it was made  :clap: :clap:

Looks in good shape too , i would not worry about not  having the CUB steadies  , i had a set in my hands and they are abysmal , better off making your own .



Thanks Rob
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: sdezego on July 12, 2012, 09:57:11 PM

Wow that lathe is along way from from the banks of the Tyne were it was made  :clap: :clap:

Looks in good shape too , i would not worry about not  having the CUB steadies  , i had a set in my hands and they are abysmal , better off making your own .

Thanks Rob

Haha, indeed it is a bit away.  Sunny Florida is a bit of a journey and I feel a bit guilty at the $450 it commanded :laugh:  Been searching for the right rig for years and Right time at the right place I guess.  Just know it is quite at home as I fancy good pint of Bodingtons, Guinness the occasional taste of Meade :D

In all seriousness though. it is a steller machine.  All gears are tip top (sans the one apron pinion gear/shaft mentioned) and the worst part is merely the fascia and the 12 coats of paint thru the years.


I realize this is 360* from what this forum is about , but here is my current project (since my Harley(s) have been done for years)  http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2805002 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2805002)

I am more of a mechanic/fabricator than a machinist, so I have no facility to cut gears and what not, but your thread is a true inspiration.  Not sure what I will do about the Apron Pinion yet, but if you are interested in fabbing up that piece, I very well may be interested.  I looked at getting a Gear and cutting down the shaft/gear to fit, but I am not sure that is the best route.

Cheers,
Shawn

Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: sdezego on January 07, 2014, 09:15:25 AM
All the pics are now gone.  I used to visit this thread from time to time to oogle at it for inspiration.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Duane on October 16, 2020, 11:54:15 PM
Churchill Cub  lathe need contact with past post authors please.
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: Pete. on October 17, 2020, 01:52:45 AM
Hi Duane,

Sadly, two of the authors in the thread are no longer with us. Sad to lose such talented people but time and tide wait for no man :(
Title: Re: Repairing a Cub Lathe
Post by: BillTodd on October 17, 2020, 12:19:43 PM
My friend has  stripped and fixed a Cub  . What do you want to know?