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Re: Lathemaster 8x14 Pulley Alignment

Rick Gallus — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:09:59 GMT

Steve: Instead of two nuts and the wave washer, I used a lock nut to replace the existing nut. Works fine. Also, I did do some minor realignment of the motor

Re: Lathemaster 8x14 Pulley Alignment

Druid Noibn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:47:36 GMT

Hi Steve, Sounds like all is working well. FYI - I "added" two items to the 8x gear assembly 1) an extra retaining nut and 2) a wave washer. The wave

Lathemaster 8x14 Pulley Alignment

Stephen Shyvers — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:37:40 GMT

All, A quick update on the 8x14's pulley alignment. This past weekend I removed the idler pulley and the thick steel plate to which it mounts. I inspected all

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Druid Noibn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:53:14 GMT

Hi Steve, My 8X worked well and still does without modification - BUT I did do a lot of cleaning and was surprised as to the amount of grit and sand. It

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Stephen Shyvers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:15:38 GMT

Charles, Thank you. I will do as you suggest. Regards, Steve ________________________________ From: Charles Mortimer To:

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Charles Mortimer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:52:57 GMT

Steve try adjusting the cant of the motor and have a look at the idler pulley ... more often than not adjusting the motor will solve that problem also look

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Stephen Shyvers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:02:38 GMT

Druid, No sand. Lots of grease everywhere which I cleaned off with some very old Coleman stove fuel, followed up with fresh oil on all the exposed iron

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Stephen Shyvers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:59:39 GMT

Chris and David, Thank you both for your replies. This weekend I'll experiment with positioning the idler pully. I think it needs to be spaced out about 3/32"

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Druid Noibn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:27:52 GMT

Hi Steve, Congrats. As you do the cleaning, how much "sand" did you find? My 8x from HF was a bit surprising in this regard. Just curious. Take

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Druid Noibn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:17:49 GMT

Hi, I also have an 8x and no complaints. The bearings are standard ball type - pre-lubricated and no practical way to re-lube - you would need to tear

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

lathesmith — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:54:56 GMT

Hi Steven, welome to the group, and congrats on that new lathe, I really think you will enjoy it. Now, about those questions: 1) Like David said, be sure and

Re: Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

david@... — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:37:46 GMT

hi steve- congrats on your 8x! ... if you hear "grinding" type noises, yes, tighten up the belt.

Intro and a couple of Lathemaster 8x14 questions

Stephen Shyvers — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:27:16 GMT

All, I very recently purchased a new Lathemaster 8x14, was informed about this group, and joined it the other day. Last weekend the 8x14 got cleaned up,

Tool post bolt

klondike1944 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:26:05 GMT

Does anyone have the dimensions on the tool post bolt? I want to make a spare but I don't want to remove the original. Thanks, Al Fiallos

Re 8.5X14

jaguar3145 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:16:56 GMT

Hi; I sold the lathe last night. Thomas