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14th April 2015, 02:04 AM #1New Member
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Gmc spur drive
Hi all, I'm trying to find a new spur drive for my gmc lathe, but not having much luck. I've tried carbatec and they came up with a solution, but an expensive solution. Has anyone got any idea where I could find one? The thread is 3/4 16
Any help would be appreciated
Cheers chalkey
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14th April 2015, 04:16 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Chalkey, the cheapest way that I can think of, is if you've a mate with a metal lathe get a spur drive and get him to machine a 3/4 X 16 thread on the taper section and buy/make a long 3/4 X 16 nut screw together, job done. Another alternative is to make a plate to bolt onto the faceplate and fit the spur drive to it.
KrynLast edited by KBs PensNmore; 14th April 2015 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Another idea
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14th April 2015, 04:27 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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DIY spur drive
Heres a photo of a DIY spur drive made by purchasing a nut and modifying with a hacksaw.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/attach...5&d=1366851228
The pointy bit in the centre was made on a grinding wheel and screwed+epoxied into the nut.
Might give you some ideas.
Alternately Kryns idea of finding a person with a metal lathe nearby might be achieved by posting your location in the metalwork forum and asking for somebody nearby to help.
Bill
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14th April 2015, 06:09 PM #4
You could also put your query in the Woodturning forum https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8 There is usually a good response regarding this type of lathe there.
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