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25th May 2014, 08:04 PM #1New Member
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Specifications for an A.E Herbert wood Lathe
Hello,
I am going to attempt to get an old lathe going.
It is missing a drive shaft, pulleys, motor, and drive centre.
(Pictures attached).
I have done some research and think that:
- It has plain bearings
- has a 5/8" shaft
- has a 3/4" housing
I can source the bearings and pulleys but will probably need the shaft custom made.
I was wondering if anyone could provide me with some details as to what I should specify in terms of:
- the total length
- threads for either end
- seals
- anything else I should know.
I live in Brisbane so if anyone could suggest a business who could do this work I would be most indebted.
Any comments would be gratefully accepted.
Here are some pictures:
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Regards,
Michael
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25th May 2014, 08:59 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Michael,
Unless you are wanting to restore this lathe for a particular reason, i think it would cost you more than a new lathe from SE Qld Wood Working Supplies or Gary Pye and even after the restoration it would be still rather primitive.
But thats just my view.
Rgds,
Crocy.
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25th May 2014, 09:56 PM #3
Is this one of the sites you looked at? Looks like an early version of a Shopsmith on that site. Is that what yours originally was?
If it is, there is a lot of info required to get the correct specs for the shaft.
Here is a couple of links that may be of use if you haven't already seen them.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/lathe-combo-pics-76052
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f163/herbert-home-workshop-168085
Some better pictures of it as a lathe.
Good luck with your search, and I hope we get to see the finished item.Dallas
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25th May 2014, 09:56 PM #4
I have two of these lathes I think, I can take some pics for you tomorrow if you like and probably get some dimensions.
If you ask nicely someone on the metal work forum might be willing to turn a spindle for you
Dave the turning cowboy
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25th May 2014, 10:57 PM #5
Try http://vintagemachinery.org/ for similar machinery of that era or http://www.lathes.co.uk/herberthomewoodworker/
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26th May 2014, 11:23 AM #6GOLD MEMBER
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Luxos,
I echo what Old Croc wrote above. If the Herbert has sentimental value to you, clean it up and mount it on a nice piece of timber and put it on a shelf.
If you had all the accessories to make it work it would still be a very light duty lathe, subject to vibration and the tool rest and tail stock slipping out of position while being used.
The cheapest Chinese cast iron bed mini lathe is many times better than what you would have if you fixed yours.
If you know a turner, ask to look at the lathe he or she uses. You might go to a shop that sells lathes and look and feel how they work.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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26th May 2014, 11:43 AM #7
Luxos,
I'm with you if you want to fix and restore. My personal feeling is if you are going to fix something it might as well be a user.
Like others have said, there are other 'cheap' lathes that will outperform this one. I have 12 lathes and only 3 have cast beds. Most of mine are over 50 years old and one has a timber bed. In time I want all of mine to be set up and 'users' though I would eventually like to get a big lathe as my main user.
Dave the turning cowboy
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26th May 2014, 05:58 PM #8New Member
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26th May 2014, 06:06 PM #9New Member
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26th May 2014, 06:11 PM #10New Member
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26th May 2014, 07:06 PM #11
I love the old stuff too, I am hoping to have a working museum at some point.
I got totally carried away with things today and did not get any fresh pics ... will try and get some for you tomorrow.
Hope to be having a woodworking get together next Australia Day weekend ... only a short drive to Jerilerie if you are interested.
Bring a project and some tools or just come down to be social.
Dave the turning cowboy
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27th May 2014, 01:59 AM #12GOLD MEMBER
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Ah, yes. I understand. Below is a $50 purchase of a lathe made for turning down motor and generator armature commutators, for which I have no use.
It does have a couple hundred dollars worth of American made Jacobs chucks and a spare tool carriage that can be used on a wood lathe to do limited metal turning.
Some months later I found the motor for undercutting the insulation between the copper segments.
Now I have a complete set up. For which I have no use.
The lathe does have #2 Morse taper head and tail stocks, so can be used for small things.
But I have 7, 10, and 11 inch swing metal lathes, and several 12 inch, and 350mm, 20 inch, 28 inch swing wood lathes along with a few others whose only redeeming virtue is being cute.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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27th May 2014, 02:10 PM #13GOLD MEMBER
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27th May 2014, 08:06 PM #14
Luxos,
My appologies, did not get to the lathe today. I have just inherited my brothers twins while he undergoes chemo therapy. I have a busy day tomorrow but hope to fit it in. It is just a matter of remembering to take a few clicks at the right time.
Dave the turning cowboy
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28th May 2014, 05:59 PM #15New Member
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