The primary gear train on my 1941 South Bend lathe makes a lot of noise. I believe the biggest culprit is the sliding gear, but the spindle gear is also very worn. I can’t find an exact replacement, but found something that is the correct tooth count, diametral pitch, pressure angle and diameter. But, it’s not as thick (1/2″ vs 11/16″) and has a smaller bore at .750″ and I need 1.437″. So I decide to modify the new gear to see if it helps with the noise.
The primary gear train on my 1941 South Bend lathe makes a lot of noise.
The primary gear train on my 1941 South Bend lathe makes a lot of noise. I believe the biggest culprit is the sliding gear, but the spindle gear is also very worn. I can’t find an exact replacement, but found something that is the correct tooth count, diametral pitch, pressure angle and diameter. But, it’s not as thick (1/2″ vs 11/16″) and has a smaller bore at .750″ and I need 1.437″. So I decide to modify the new gear to see if it helps with the noise. Check the link in my bio for a video of how I modified the bottom gear to replace the one shown on the top.
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Installing the Milling Head on my Bridgeport Mill
The Bridgeport mill I purchased as a project was partially disassembled. The quill housing and motor had been removed from the ram by the previous owner when the motor shaft failed. It’ll be easier for me to take an inventory of any missing parts once the head is back on the ram adapter. Using the installation tool I made in a previous video, I get the head lined back up on the ram. Plus, I needed to make a couple spacers on the lathe for the lower bolt holes.
Using the installation tool I made for the Bridgeport, I got the quill housing back on the ram adapter.
Using the installation tool I made for the Bridgeport, I got the quill housing back on the ram adapter. Hindsight being 20/20, I would have done this a little differently, but I am happy how it turned out. The tool was a must have for me. Plus, I needed to make a couple spacers on the lathe. Check the link in my bio for a video I made showing how I did this.
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A couple local scores from FB and CL.
A couple local scores from FB and CL. So now that I have two Kennedy tool boxes, I almost feel like I might become a mediocre amateur machinist. 😉
I did find out the Craftsman chest was made by Waterloo. It’s missing the front cover, unfortunately.
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Making a Bridgeport Head Installation Tool
I recently bought a Bridgeport vertical mill that is in need of some work and repairs. It’s missing a couple parts. Plus, the milling head was not attached to the base. I wanted to get it put back on, but it weighs over 100 pounds (without the motor) and the bolts are tricky to line up. I have seen other videos from Mr. Pete and H&W Machine where they used a special tool to make removing and installing the head much easier. I decided to make my own version of the tool.
I recently bought a Bridgeport vertical mill that is in need of some work.
I recently bought a Bridgeport vertical mill that is in need of some work and repairs. The milling head was not attached to the base. I wanted to get it put back on, but it weighs over 100 pounds (without the motor) and the bolts are tricky to line up. I have seen other videos from Mr. Pete and H&W Machine where they used a special tool to make removing and installing the head much easier. I decided to make my own version of the tool.
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Fixing slack in the compound of my 13″ South Bend Lathe
After assembling the compound on this 1941 South Bend lathe, I noticed about .025″ of slack. A lot more than what I would like. I attempt to fix it by using the lathe itself.