Info on a Record Coronet lathe
I have just bought an old Record Coronet No3 wood lathe. It is in pretty good condition. However I have a problem with the tailstock. I was going to remove the tail stock quill (the horizontal threaded bar) up the middle of the tailstock as it had rust on it. There is what appears to be a grub screw on the side which I treid to undo. It lines up with the slot in the quill. I couldn't undo it (allen screw) so I tightened it again. Now I can't wind the quill in or out. The screw moves a small amount ( 1/10 of a turn) but it doesn't matter where I have it I can't wind the centre in or out. The handle on the top is loose. Can anyone suggest a fix?
oh no, but all is not lost
Ralphie,
Sometimes a over zealous previous owner/s will have over tightened this screw and mushrooms the end out till its totally stuffed.:C Not uncommon and a PITA, unfortunately theres is no easy way to get around this, other than to just wind the screw out and take your chances. Worst case scenario is that the tread is stuffed completely :C :no:
But you can resurrect it with a heli-coil, readily available at your local automotive spares place.
Thread Repair Helicoils & Kits : NAED Online Industrial Supplies & Hardware Store
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFYa6sjhh_E]How to Repair Threads With A Heli-Coil Insert - YouTube[/ame]