Thread: Schaublin 102 lathe restoration

Originally Posted by pipeclay

Not being able to touch and feel ,the front of the spindle looks to be in pretty good condition as does the spindle bearing.

Did you check the operation of the grease nipple,to confirm that there is not a lubrication groove running around the OD of the bearing to feed the lube point of the bearing.

It's possible there is a full circumference channel around the outside of the bush - haven't pulled it out yet. That's the next step.

I will put the gun on it and see what happens.

The tapers are not too bad, but not perfect.

I know there is some out of round wear as I previously checked it with a bar in the chuck and a dial gauge and got movement in the direction of the pulley system.

Originally Posted by nearnexus

It's possible there is a full circumference channel around the outside of the bush - haven't pulled it out yet. That's the next step.

I will put the gun on it and see what happens.

You are dead right Pipeclay - it's got an annular groove on the outside.

So this is looking more like an original grease setup - or did they use similar for wick oil feed ?

Rob

Originally Posted by nearnexus

So this is looking more like an original grease setup - or did they use similar for wick oil feed ?

Rob

Hi Rob,
Grooves were always used for oil too.

Phil

Originally Posted by Steamwhisperer

Hi Rob,
Grooves were always used for oil too.

Phil

The schaublin forum advise me that it was definitely lubricated with oil.

So looks like I need some oil cups.

Rob

Hi. Nice restoration project. If you need ten weight spindle oil I have some to spare, so just sing out and I will post some to you. A your cost for stamps. (Shell Morlina 10)

Greg

Hi Rob,

If you were to use ball type oil nipples found on later Schaublin machines it would be worth tracking down a Wanner/Abnox pump oiler. I had been struggling with an Alemite version before I found a Wanner - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/wa...shment-160503/

If you choose to use conventional nipples, Abnox supply pumps to suit - Abnox - Hand Push Pumps

I looked at the 1943 SV65-70 catalogue and it shows what looks like cylindrical oil cups at the front and rear of the headstock. I imagine your 102 might have had something similar.

Bob.

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

Hi Rob,

I looked at the 1943 SV65-70 catalogue and it shows what looks like cylindrical oil cups at the front and rear of the headstock. I imagine your 102 might have had something similar.

Bob.

Hi Bob and Greg,

Thanks for the offer Greg. I'm right for oil.

I have some photos of a similar 102 and the oil cups look pretty easy to copy. So yet another job. I'm flat out at the moment.

The Schaublin group have been very helpful on all this and it's a bit of an adventure when you deal with a lathe which is relatively uncommon and for which no workshop literature is readily available.

Thanks for all your input.

Cheers

Rob

Been a while since I did an update on this.

Here's the latest video. It's looking a bit different to when I got it.

Schaublin 102 lathe - restoration part 10 - YouTube

Best watched in full screen as the camera had a bit of trouble with the black paint and light contrast.

Cheers

Rob

Things are moving along nicely. Here's some more video action.

Schaublin 102 lathe restoration - part 11 - YouTube

Cheers

Rob

Did a bit more on it today.

Here's some video action if you've got nothing better to do.

Schaublin 102 lathe restoration - part 12 - YouTube

Cheers

Rob

Sorry guys, but I've just deleted this video.

Had a complaint it was too noisy to understand so I gave it the chop.

I wondered if it was a good idea when I put it up.

So wait till next time.

Cheers

Rob

Well here's a replacement video for Schaublin restoration number 12, which I previously deleted.

This ones a bit different and longer. So hopefully worth watching again.

Schaublin 102 lathe restoration - part 12 (replacement) - YouTube

Cheers

Rob

Video 13.

Schaublin 102 lathe restoration - part 13 - YouTube

Cheers

Rob

Well today the little Schaublin lathe machined it's first piece of steel in my care. Nice to use a lathe with a massively solid compound like this has.

Accuracy and spindle runout look to be excellent. My compound scraping must have been OK

Not happy with the large intermediate "V" belt pulley that is driven from the motor (has been bushed and has run out) so I will need to address that issue as it's shaking the lathe a bit.

Overall it looks like it will be a handy little lathe. The flat belt tensions from the considerable weight of the 1940 's motor. Belt slip doesn't seem to be an issue. Tension is about right.

The flat belt is a nylon standard sized job, sourced from China for about $10 delivered.

Here's a few snaps. The "V" belt is off in the photo's. Still have a bit to do on the motor mount.

Cheers

Rob