bout arf way thru some of it [Archive]

Log

18th March 2012, 12:15 PM

:D
I have done this about a week ago so thought I'd try putting up some pics, so here goes:rolleyes:. Fitting DRO scales to Chin Hung lathe.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8321-p3080156sm.jpg
Some final alignment checking after final tightening of mounting screws

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8322-p3080157sm.jpg
Ditto.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8323-p3090158sm.jpg
Sorting the read head mounting:rolleyes:

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8324-p3090162sm.jpg
Cutting up old Al.bracket for some plate.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8325-p3090168sm.jpg
Plate machined and shaped to fit in ends of cover.

I recon it's a bugger of a job fitting scales and no matter how many mounting bits come with em there's always something you have to make or modify or sumsuch :CAnother 4 pics to come, next post:o.

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

18th March 2012, 12:30 PM

More

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8326-p3100170sm.jpg
The long screw sticking out on the left is the stop for the tailstock.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8327-p3100174sm.jpg
Finally right.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8328-p3100175sm.jpg
Cover fitted, sure glad that's over with.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8329-p3130180sm.jpg
The new scales fitted to my old display. I want to try it out for a while fitted to the saddle. If I'm happy I'll then shorten the cables or at least enclose them in a tube mounted on the vertical or horizontal arm.

All working good:U

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

azzrock

18th March 2012, 04:16 PM

hi mate that's interesting. in the first photo. you have some dials set up at the back of the cross slide.
how come and do you have any more photos?

pipeclay

18th March 2012, 04:55 PM

You need to make sure that the scale is parallel to the bed and also that its level in the horizontal plane.

Log

18th March 2012, 09:12 PM

hi mate that's interesting. in the first photo. you have some dials set up at the back of the cross slide.
how come and do you have any more photos?

pipeclay answered your question:2tsup:, are there any areas or items in particular that you want pics of?, now that I've conquered posting pics it's fairly simple to do:D.

To expand on the scale set up. First the scale has to be mounted so when the mounting screws are tightened there is no twisting or bending being induced into the scale and that the scale is true, within parallelism tolerance , 0.1mm to 0.15mm to the slideways in both planes.

Second the read head is then set up so it is parallel to the scale in both planes and that the gap between scale and read head is within tolerance, this one's gap tolerance is 0.8mm to 1mm. It's prudent that the factory plastic spacer that is between the read head and scale is not removed until the read head is positioned fairly correctly. The plastic spacer is about 1mm thick so is a good guide during set up.
After slipping the plastic spacer out then tightening the screws that hold the read head to the mounting brackets the gap usually changes slightly so further adjusting or shimming is necessary. A suitable thickness feeler gauge is used at all corners of the read head to see if the gap is as close to correct as one can get it, usually a frustrating exercise.:C

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

.RC.

19th March 2012, 08:59 AM

Log

19th March 2012, 10:21 PM

The scale on the x axis is mounted the same on my lathe.... It is a pity it cannot be mounted in a different way as it means you cannot use the dovetail built into the cross slide for other attachments..

Yea, bit of a pain that. I purposely mounted the scale as far towards the front of the cross slide as possible, ended up with about 5 inches of dovetail available at the back. If I ever wish to mount anything on the cross slide I'd make the mount to use the left side dovetail, what's available on the right, and drill and tap a hole towards the front on the right side to take a bolt.

Bugger also that you lose use of the cross slide lock screw.

Side tracked slightly now, I went and picked this up today.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8341-p3190019sm-elite-ar5-e-tool-cutter-grinder.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8342-p3190020sm-elite-ar5-e-tool-cutter-grinder.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8343-p3190021sm-elite-ar5-e-tool-cutter-grinder.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8344-p3190022sm-elite-ar5-e-tool-cutter-grinder.jpg

Couple more pics to come in next post soon.:D:rolleyes:

Two pages of info on Tony's site here
Page Title (http://www.lathes.co.uk/astraar5e/index.html)
Page Title (http://www.lathes.co.uk/astraar5e/page2.html)

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

19th March 2012, 10:32 PM

Bits and pieces:2tsup:. And plenty of grinding wheels, most of them new.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8345-p3190023sm-elite-ar5-e-tool-cutter-grinder-bits-pieces.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8346-p3190024sm-elite-ar5-e-tool-cutter-grinder-bits-pieces.jpg
The little box on the right contains a bunch of small slitting saws, most are brand new.

I'm not going to do any major restoration on it, it runs,:2tsup: so I'll just clean it up a bit and start using it, see how it goes.:D

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

.RC.

19th March 2012, 10:36 PM

Ahhhh an a r s e grinder... You see them for sale occasionally...

RayG

19th March 2012, 10:43 PM

Hi Log,

Nice grinder, looks like you did pretty well with accessories as well, Does that whole table pivot?

Regards
Ray

Log

19th March 2012, 10:47 PM

Ahhhh an a r s e grinder... You see them for sale occasionally...

An #### grinder:no: :D:D:D:rolleyes:.:rotfl:
You cheeky bugger it's AR5-E , now you just go chase some cows, yo hear:laughing1:

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Bryan

19th March 2012, 10:49 PM

Golly we'll be needing a show us your grinder thread at this rate...

Log

19th March 2012, 11:00 PM

Hi Log,

Nice grinder, looks like you did pretty well with accessories as well, Does that whole table pivot?

Regards
Ray

Yes Ray the work table pivots on the top of the carriage.:2tsup:. Unfortunately:C it doesn't have fine adjustment at the end, only the hold down nut in the middle of table then hand bump the table to the degree reading just to the front of the nut.

I've worked out how I could fit a fine adjustment at the end with just leaving the clamp nut firm.

Cheers.

PS. Watch that .RC., he's a definite trouble maker:D

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

19th March 2012, 11:51 PM

Hey that's funny, in my post number 11 the letters I had for a word have been replaced by #### (4 hashes). It's the same word that .RC. used, but I see that he put spaces between the letters.:rolleyes:

The bulletin board software must have replaced my letters with hashes:?, if so, isn't that quaint.

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Bryan

20th March 2012, 08:20 AM

Yes there is a family-friendly language policy, which is enforced by a filter.

Log

20th March 2012, 08:59 AM

Yes there is a family-friendly language policy, which is enforced by a filter.

Yea thanks Brian, I guessed as much:D and I would never use strong swear words on a BB. Funny though I've seen at the top of the forum pages at times an add for getting on to married women:rolleyes::rolleyes:. :D.:doh:
Have also seen the same word with "half-" prefixed on it and that passed :)(:D
One of the available smilies has "" on it too:rofl:
The system can only try though I suppose, nothing's perfect.:U

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Ueee

20th March 2012, 11:24 AM

Ahhhh an a r s e grinder... You see them for sale occasionally...

Would this machine be able to polish too? An #### polisher?

(i went with the hashes so my post wouldn't be changed)

Log

20th March 2012, 08:54 PM

Would this machine be able to polish too? An #### polisher?

:rotfl::roflmao2::rofl:

Yes but only with the right attachment which unfortunately didn't come with the machine:C, the fella I bought the machine from liked it so much he kept it and adapted it to another machine:lb::lb:

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

21st March 2012, 09:40 AM

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8355-p3090159sm-fitting-dro-scales-chin-hung-lathe.jpg
I put plenty:rolleyes: of alignment grub screws in, spreads the load that the clamp screws exert on the Al plate.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8356-p3090164sm-fitting-dro-scales-chin-hung-lathe.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8357-p3090166sm-fitting-dro-scales-chin-hung-lathe.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8358-p3100169sm-fitting-dro-scales-chin-hung-lathe-g-clamp-holding-read-head-bracket-place-looks-rough-but-gently-done-there-steel-strip-spreading-load-top-jaw-cardboard-under-steel-strip-plastic-spacer-also-between-read-head-scale.jpg
Looks rough with the G-clamp holding the read head and bracket in place but it's gently done. There is a steel strip under the top jaw of the clamp to spread the load and the plastic spacer is in place between the read head and the scale.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8359-p3100172sm-fitting-dro-scales-chin-hung-lathe.jpg

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

28th March 2012, 11:10 PM

Well it arrived this arvo, so here are some pics.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8540-p3280004sm-metal-planer.jpg

Just unloaded, bit of diesel sprayed on.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8541-p3280005sm-metal-planer.jpg

Most of what looks like a lot of rust is only grunge and mostly scrapes off pretty well with a small paint scraper.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8542-p3280006sm-metal-planer.jpg

Gearbox, hydraulic pump, hydraulic control valve are all a later addition. This machine was originally a gear and rack driven table.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8543-p3280007sm-metal-planer.jpg

The hydraulic pump and control valve. Behind the control valve can be seen one of the three cast hubs that stick out from the body, the other two are being used for control shafts and are to the left.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8544-p3280008sm-metal-planer.jpg

The rust there is pretty trivial and I have already cleaned it up pretty good.

More pics in next post:2tsup:.

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

28th March 2012, 11:14 PM

Here are more pics

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8545-p3280009sm-metal-planer.jpg

Hydraulic motor at the top, this raises and lowers the cross slide, there is also a handle for manually doing it.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8546-p3280011sm-metal-planer.jpg

Showing the left hand end oil bowls with the rollers. There are the same at the right hand end. Because the slideway extensions(covers) are missing there is a lot of metal chips and other crap in the oil bowls. After cleaning more of the machine I'll clean these reservoirs out. I've had the machine running and it runs very well.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8547-p3280012sm-metal-planer.jpg

One full turn moves the tool head 1/8 inch.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8548-p3280013sm-metal-planer.jpg

One full turn moves the cross slide 1/4 inch.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8549-p3280021sm-metal-planer-bits-pieces.jpg

All the bits and pieces that were in the box.

bout arf way thru some of it, that's fer sure:D:rolleyes:

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Ueee

28th March 2012, 11:32 PM

Log

28th March 2012, 11:50 PM

Hi Log,
Looks good,:2tsup: alot better than in the crappy pics on ebay. Its amazing how much of what appears to be rust is just gunge. Its a shame the box of bits isn't just covered in gunge, looks like some genuine good 'ol flight rust there....:o
Can you stick something on it and take a pic so we get a sense of size?
Good luck
Ewan

The rusty look isn't really as bad as it looks:2tsup:. For some reason rust always looks terrible in a photo. I've even taken pics of pretty good pieces of steel or of good machines and sometimes, mostly, the rather nice looking pieces of bare steel dissappoint in the photo:((.

The main thing is that the machine is basically in good to very good condition. The conversion has been done really well, and I know the history of that. Unfortunately the man who did the work is now dead and no one knows the make of the machine:no:.

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

.RC.

29th March 2012, 02:04 PM

Looks like a good machine...well done....

Who did you use to deliver it? Did you have any dramas getting it loaded?

Anorak Bob

29th March 2012, 03:41 PM

Log,

This is the first time I've looked at this thread since you started discussing the scale installation. Now I can't whinge too loudly about you blokes having all the luck because I do have something nice parked in the shed but the Spanish T and C AND the planer! Just fantastic, good on you.:2tsup: A bloke I know over here has an AR5. It is a nice bit of gear. I like things Spanish, had 3 OSSAs when I was a kid.
BT

Log

29th March 2012, 09:41 PM

Some pics for scale

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8550-p3290002sm-planer-items-scale.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8551-p3290003sm-planer-items-scale.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8552-p3290004sm-table-top-after-scraping-paint-scraper-hand-wire-brush.jpg
The table top after scraping with paint scraper and hand wire brushing it longitudinally.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8553-p3290005sm-planer-items-scale.jpg
You can see the cut outs in this end to clear the fabricated steel box like extension that is bolted to the table top. On the end of the extension can be seen the nut that holds the end of the hydraulic ram.

Hi .RC. , Thanks, yes the machine looks so far to be in pretty good shape. The transport mob was Mitchells in Bathurst, the seller used his forklift to load it down there, I used my old Hyster forklift to unload it, it's a big old un with a capacity of 3650Kg. Luckily there is a good accessible surface under it in the guts of the machine. I had to drag each end of the machine closer to the edge of the truck as it was loaded right on the centreline. Freight from Bathurst was $492.80, even if I owned a truck or a trailer and vehicle capable of towing it I wouldn't have driven down to get it as it wouldn't be any cheaper.

Hi Ueee, Items for scale, I'll do some measurements and put them up eventually with any other details that may be of interest.

Hi Anorak Bob, Yep am happy with what I have, just have to fit the planer in somehow, it's outside in front of the shed covered with a tarp, I sprayed it well with anti-corrosive first as it's been raining today on and off, we're all over the rain over here at the moment.

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

7th May 2012, 01:05 PM

Hi fella's and sheila's,
Well I thought I'd better add sheila's in too as you know how they can get cranky if left out of all the fun:rofl::D.
I have been enjoying everyone's updates on what they have been up to and thought I'd better do likewise.

Bit of update on the little tool and cutter grinder.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8720-p4020005sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
The ball type oiler was missing so am modifying the work-head for a screw. I'm not particularly fond of ball oiler's anyway.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8721-p4020009sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
Spot facing, yea I know you can see that:doh:

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8722-p4030014sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
All clean and ready for the new balls.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8723-p4030016sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
Small amount of blue grease, pretty eh:D:rolleyes:.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8724-p4030017sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
Second end.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8725-p4030018sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
Ready for closing up.

More pics coming in next post very shortly.

For non members of forum, pics are here http://photobucket.com/Elite_AR5E_TandC_Grinder
Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

Log

7th May 2012, 01:07 PM

More

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8726-p4030020sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
Tail, indexing end.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8727-p4030022sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
There are 5 indexing rings, 36 ; 40 ; 42 ; 44 ; 48.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8728-p4030023sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg
The big centre in a no 4 Morse from my stuff. There is also a smaller no 4 Morse (not shown in pic) that came with the machine. Some of the old balls are lying in the trough there.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8729-p4030024sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/73752-log/albums/pics-log/8730-p4030025sm-elite-ar5-e.jpg

That's it for now, I'm still only bout arf way thru some of it:(:D

For non members of forum, pics are here http://photobucket.com/Elite_AR5E_TandC_Grinder

Cheers.

If I'm not right, then I'm wrong, I'll just go bend some more bananas.

.RC.

7th May 2012, 01:27 PM

Nice a r s e grinder there.....It has cleaned up well..

Ueee

8th May 2012, 01:16 AM

Never thought i'd say this to another guy but your a r s e is lookin good.....:2tsup:
And it has new balls....that are blue! you had better get it into action soon.....

Ewan

.RC.

8th May 2012, 09:04 PM

heh heh heh :D

Log

11th June 2012, 04:26 PM

Ok fellas, enough of the seriousness:rolleyes:, now getting back to mucking about:D I thought I'd put up a few pics of my surface grinder when first got her, June 2010, bit shabby, but never the less I love her:laughing1:. She's out of India, by Alex Machine Tools (http://www.alexmachinetools.com/) ,I've found everything to be pretty well made and luckily no appreciable wear with original scraping marks still present on all the slideways.:2tsup:
More pics to come very shortly depending on speed of WWW(WorldWideWait).

Cheers.

Log

11th June 2012, 04:29 PM

It's been an on and off work in progress but I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel:D. Here are some year 2012 pics.

Cheers.

shedhappens

11th June 2012, 07:28 PM

Lookin' good Log.

I think I spy green Macson in one of those pic's ?
If it is I think his brother blue Macson live's in my shed :;

john

Ueee

11th June 2012, 07:41 PM

Log

11th June 2012, 08:53 PM

Lookin' good Log.

I think I spy green Macson in one of those pic's ?
If it is I think his brother blue Macson live's in my shed :;

john

Thanks.
Yep green Macson it is:2tsup:. Trouble with the roundish headstock lathes is ya can't stack stuff there:C. I solved that problem though, fixed it's little red wagon by building a double decker shelf over the top. Should post a pic I suppose.

Cheers.

Log

11th June 2012, 09:24 PM

Looks like your a bit more than arf way thru some of it:2tsup:

Did you spray or brush the paint? Those scrape marks sure do look good!
You know we are are all just hanging out to see that planner in action.

Nah Ueee, I think I'm a bit less than a bit more than a tad less than arf way thru some of it. You see the other day I bought a 6'x 4' box trailer for $50, now one doesn't get much goodness with a $50 box trailer if you know what I mean:D:doh:. It's saving grace is it has good wheels and hubs, very good tyres (damn, I had to add tyres to spell checker, what's the world coming to), it also has good axle, springs, tow coupling, 7 pin plug and tail-lights,,I'll say the rest is----- well you know,,,,,,,another so and so project.

Yea I sprayed the paint, White Knight Rustguard epoxy Brunswick Green. I put a fair bit of work in preparation, sanding, bogging, sanding, bogging, sanding, spot puttying, sanding, ditto ditto ditto bla bla bla. Did I say sanding?:D:doh:.
All the panels and covers etc are up on the mezzanine floor they are painted and ready for attachment. Still have to work on the saddle and work table etc.

Yea yea yea I know:D, planer ASAP:rolleyes:, though I have some work I have to get out this week and some I have to get well under way.

Cheers.

Log

23rd June 2012, 06:20 PM

Well It's finally in the shed, did the deed yesterday, it has resided outside since late March. Before I covered it with a couple of cheapish tarps I liberally coated the machined and shiny bits in anti-corrosive stuff and it has survived it's ordeal outside with shining colours.

Go here for a rough and ready video of it running. Metal Planer :: Metal Planer, unknown make video by Terro_au - Photobucket (http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Metal%20Planer/?action=view&current=PICT0056.mp4)

When I view the vid on Photobucket the table appears to move jerkily but it's not jerky.

When I get it leveled and bolted down I'll make a new vid.

Cheers.

Bryan

23rd June 2012, 06:27 PM

Wow, did you run it on the forklift? That seems very 'courageous', Minister. :)
Table looks in great shape. In fact it looks tidy overall. Do you have particular work in mind for it?

Log

23rd June 2012, 06:47 PM

Wow, did you run it on the forklift? That seems very 'courageous', Minister. :)
Table looks in great shape. In fact it looks tidy overall. Do you have particular work in mind for it?

Ha ha :D, nay it's on the floor, I still had the forklift there as I wasn't sure of the placement and just needed a break to ponder it and have a feed:D:rolleyes:.

No particular work planned:doh::D,,,,,,,,,

Cheers.

Ueee

23rd June 2012, 06:54 PM

Looking good Log:2tsup:
She certainly makes a pretty recognizable noise! I didn't think the feed was jerky, just the camera operator...:D Its damn hard to hold a camera still.....you think you have done ok when you watch it back on the tiny screen, but on the big screen its a like an earthquake!
Cant wait to see some chips!

Log

2nd July 2012, 11:21 PM

Well, at last some small action on making good steel into small curly shavings:D. Vid was taken late this afternoon as it was getting dark so light is not good, sorreee:rolleyes:.

Metal Planer :: MetalPlanerFirstCutEdited.mp4 video by Terro_au - Photobucket (http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Metal%20Planer/?action=view&current=MetalPlanerFirstCutEdited.mp4)

Cheers.

shedhappens

2nd July 2012, 11:43 PM

Good one Log, I don't know what I'd do with it ?

But I want one :U

Stustoys

2nd July 2012, 11:49 PM

Good one Log, I don't know what I'd do with it ?

But I want one :U
+1 :D....... and no were to put it lol

Bryan

2nd July 2012, 11:53 PM

Can I be your friend? :D

Steamwhisperer

3rd July 2012, 06:37 AM

very very cool:2tsup:.

Phil

Ueee

3rd July 2012, 11:00 AM

Thats awesome!!!!:2tsup::brava::thumbup:

Whats the cutting speed? Looks slowish but its hard to tell.
Well done!

Log

3rd July 2012, 11:17 PM

Hi all, glad you liked seeing it do something:2tsup:, me too:D:rolleyes:.

Regarding the cutting speed Ueee, I'll have to lengthen the stroke and time the forward stroke and work out the metal cutting speed for the four speeds. That example on the video was in third gear, the gear box is a 4 speed small car box. It was a quick rather unprepared test run as well.
All the planers I've seen on Youtube seem to run fairly slow, likely because of the mass of the table having to change direction rather quickly, especially so if a decent sized job was on it.

Cheers.

Ueee

4th July 2012, 10:40 PM

Just for you Log.....you have a planer.....what about a planer mill????

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o622/ueee84/Planermill.jpg

Log

4th July 2012, 11:33 PM

Just for you Log.....you have a planer.....what about a planer mill????

Ok:2tsup:, send it up:D:rolleyes:.

Cheers.

Log

1st January 2013, 01:50 PM

Happy new year to one and all!!!

Well I got this machine back in late August 2012, finally got around to bringing it inside in December. 1500mm between centres and a 450mm swing, 5 morse taper tailstock.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/AFM%20Tug%2040%20Lathe/2012P8290001sm_zps73fa0547.jpg

Below is as received, original paint, paint chipped in a few places, back splash guard a bit knocked around and machine a bit untidy BUT it has done very little work and is in very very good condition, a winner http://www.woodworkforums.com/images/smilies/actions/2thumbsup.gif/bmi_orig_img/2thumbsup.gif.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/AFM%20Tug%2040%20Lathe/2012P8290006sm_zpsb800f634.jpg

Another shot as received.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/AFM%20Tug%2040%20Lathe/2012P8290007sm_zps6b11563c.jpg

Here it is in it's spot, I had to move the Chin Hung lathe in further and around a corner. I have yet to fit steel pads under and level it, but have used it and it's all good.:D:yippy:
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/AFM%20Tug%2040%20Lathe/2012PC180070sm_zps431bbc2e.jpg:yippy:

There are some more pics of the AFM and move here
AFM Tug 40 Lathe Photos by Terro_au | Photobucket (http://s408.beta.photobucket.com/user/Terro_au/library/AFM%20Tug%2040%20Lathe)

Now the Chin Hung lathe move

Getting it up on machine skates
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Chin%20Hung%20Lathe%20CH%20430%20x%201100/2012PC140056sm_zpsf70f75b0.jpg

Here it is up on skates
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Chin%20Hung%20Lathe%20CH%20430%20x%201100/2012PC140058sm_zpsf19b79b1.jpg

It's new spot and on steel blocks, I have since levelled it up :2tsup:
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Chin%20Hung%20Lathe%20CH%20430%20x%201100/2012PC140060sm_zps2f069086.jpg

Good luck to all for 2013.

Cheers.

Ueee

1st January 2013, 02:32 PM

Thats a beauty Log:2tsup:
Is it a Yank or asian?

I do hope you asked the truck driver to unload the cylindrical grinder too:D

Happy new year

.RC.

1st January 2013, 02:49 PM

Is it a Yank or asian?

It is Eastern European...Andrychow TUG-40 I bet...

http://www.sterlingmachinery.com/db-files/toolmex%20andrychow%20brochure.pdf

Log

1st January 2013, 02:54 PM

Thats a beauty Log:2tsup:
Is it a Yank or asian?

I do hope you asked the truck driver to unload the cylindrical grinder too:D

Happy new year

Lathe is Polish, they make em pretty heavy duty :2tsup:

Yep the grinder was unloaded here on behalf of my brother in law, it's in his shed at his house.

The truck driver also unloaded a Pacific FTV-2 milling machine:D, for me:D:D.

As Received
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Pacific%20Milling%20Machine%20FTV-2/2012P8290005sm_zpsde5a9cfd.jpg

All slideways are similar to this
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Pacific%20Milling%20Machine%20FTV-2/2012P9130009sm_zps5e1d6604.jpg

Here cleaned up, I have since fitted convoluted slideway cover on front and a neoprene "skirt" on back.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/Terro_au/Pacific%20Milling%20Machine%20FTV-2/2012P9130012sm_zpsbcfbf2e3.jpg

A couple extra pics here too Pacific Milling Machine FTV-2 Photos by Terro_au | Photobucket (http://s408.beta.photobucket.com/user/Terro_au/library/Pacific%20Milling%20Machine%20FTV-2)
For full text at bottom of pic just press the "more" button.

Cheers.