Disassembly and Cleaning of Lathe

[jdrichard]

I Disassembled and Cleaned an old and unique American Watchmakers LatheRemoved the two Alain Key Bolts holding in the Center Shaft Spindle.Cleaned it all upAnd then reassembled.

 

 

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[oldhippy]

Its good practice to make sure all of your tools are in tiptop shape. Getting rid of dirt and bits of metal from your lathe will also make sure it is running true, providing it is all put back correctly.  

[jdrichard]

Its good practice to make sure all of your tools are in tiptop shape. Getting rid of dirt and bits of metal from your lathe will also make sure it is running true, providing it is all put back correctly.  

You are so correct. Plus it’s actually fun. The disassembly of this lathe was rather unique as the Headstock was bolted on from the bottom and the sleeves for the spindle were held in place with Allen screws. The Lathe is a USA LAMPERT. Could not find anything about this company???


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[mrxmttr]

Thanks for the pictures. I picked up an old lathe from an estate sale but no motor. Anyone have any advice on what motor to use?

[oldhippy]

24 minutes ago, mrxmttr said:

Thanks for the pictures. I picked up an old lathe from an estate sale but no motor. Anyone have any advice on what motor to use?

What sort of lathe? Pictures would help.

[StuartBaker104]

Assuming it’s a regular 6mm or 8mm watchmakers lathe then a sewing machine motor should do you fine. You can buy these new or used from eBay. I paid about £50 for a new one.

[mrxmttr]

Thanks for the reply. A sewing machine motor sound good. The lathe looks like the one pictured above but has no branding on it.

[oldhippy]

A sewing machine motor will be fine. You might like to use it with a foot peddle, you can get very good control.

[jdrichard]

A sewing machine motor will be fine. You might like to use it with a foot peddle, you can get very good control.

I have a load of them


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[vinn3]

On ‎11‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 12:51 PM, jdrichard said:

 

I Disassembled and Cleaned an old and unique American Watchmakers LatheRemoved the two Alain Key Bolts holding in the Center Shaft Spindle.Cleaned it all upAnd then reassembled.

 

 

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    very good job!   I think the original belt was round leather.  I see you can use an o-ring.    vin

[jdrichard]

    very good job!   I think the original belt was round leather.  I see you can use an o-ring.    vin

I think you are right

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