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

 

I Disassembled and Cleaned an old and unique American Watchmakers Lathe4792ac1b98e2a928f2456549c5f53a95.png6c1e885dabc22289d813b3346dd8ef01.jpgRemoved the two Alain Key Bolts holding in the Center Shaft Spindle.61744f816f7372120af7c25d14f03af7.jpg7f3881de700a418f6d67096f7524b158.jpgCleaned it all up568677fbd195d31ed947c0683ad2eae7.jpg47badc9440785b2fbea54a177440ae88.jpg8717f2b304236005dadfec74ad2a2b64.jpgAnd then reassembled.a0199b7fd642bdf21927196606b0539c.jpgf3cad82c6b9b7f6364ffb7834027453b.jpg

 

 

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

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