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Thread: Morse Taper of my lathe?
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2nd November 2012, 12:57 AM #1Novice
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Morse Taper of my lathe?
Hey guys, I've recently purchased a new lathe(a new old lathe? lol). And I don't know what the morse taper in the head and tailstock is. I've attached some pictures of a similar Carbatec lathe that I saw on the net. As far as I know it was made in the early 90's, Hafco sold their version as a model 'WL-12' if that helps.
I could get around to taking some pics of the drive and live centre if that helps. But from my limited knowledge it looks to be a MT #1 as the MT2 lathes I have at school have a thicker taper.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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2nd November 2012, 07:21 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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If you google "Morse Tapers" you should be able to find a chart and diagrams showing the measurements of all the tapers.
Hope that helpsTom
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2nd November 2012, 11:09 AM #3Novice
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thank you! Now I actually know I have a MT #1 and I'll be able to get a new live centre. Pretty sure mine is the original one that came with the lathe and it feels as though the bearings might be starting to go.
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