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You guys are a bad influence

Hmmmmm….. My thoughts were that the guy would have to sit on it for a couple months. Looks like it's more than 6 hrs one way from you guys. Probably not worth the time and gas. Sure looks like the correct configuration for David's lathe with that hang over?

Craig
 
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That bench is less than an hour away from me but I don't think it would fit in my Venza. Not sure I want to strap it to the roof rack, either! ;)

Pretty cool design with the splayed back legs. The only quibble I would have is that the shape and front bracing limits the amount of storage that could be added under the bench. Still, it is a screaming bargain and I'd be willing to get creative if I needed a bench.

Craig
 
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Went up to see the master fabricator @Brent H today. We got a bunch done making a South Bend fit a Unilathe base with a custom stainless steel chip tray. Brent had a 1/2 hp motor that should fit and work good, plus a smooth pulley to run a flat belt. Great day, good weather and good company!!

Thanks @YYCHobbyMachinist for the base!
 
NICE!!! You'll be making chips in no time now:) Man, that $300 parts machine went the mile helping a lot of folks out, as did Brent tearing it down. Thanks Brent!

I don't see any snow on the ground? How come you guys are so lucky? Can't seem to make up it's mind here:(
 
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@Chicken lights - what a great afternoon of playing! I hope you were able to get it all unloaded ok?!
The little south bend is in great condition and everything moves on it. Lots of clean up but it does not appear to have been a highly used machine!

@David_R8 the welder is an Everlast MTS 211si. https://www.everlastwelders.ca/prod...mts-211si-with-tig-package-gmaw-gtaw-smaw.php
It will not TIG aluminium (no AC function) but I have a spool gun it will fun with great success on Aluminium. I have had it for four years I think and it works quite well in all functions. It is better with gas over flux core mig. I bought it at the dealer and got a better deal than the advertised price.
Great to see you again David - be sure to post the final set up!!
 
Thanks @Brent H, I'm looking to supplement my Millermatic 130 which is a 110v machine. It works well, obviously doesn't have the 'oomph' for thicker gauge material and aluminum is a non-starter for it.

So trying to figure out if I go AC/DC TIG or just DC TIG. I've never needed to weld aluminum but I suppose there's always a possibility.
Currently thinking about a PowerTIG 185DV.
 
@David_R8 - depending on your needs - the Millermatic 130 will get you quite far if it is running well (my feed motor went for a crap and the cost to replace is next to Utilathe parts).

everlast makes some nice tig/stick - Plasma cutters as combo machines. Perhaps see if they have an AC wave form one of those. - you could probably also sell off your millermatic and buy most of a new “inverter type” welder. Perhaps even see about a mig/stick and separate plasma with the CNC option - it just keeps going!! LOL
 
Also Brent pointed out there’s an adapter on the spindle to mount the larger chucks, that explains the one smaller chuck
 
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1) look like outside jaws for your 3J scroll chuck. You replace the inside jaws with them to hold larger pieces safely

2) is a left hand turning tool holder. You undo the square head bolt and insert an appropriate size HSS cutter. Then tighten down on the HSS bit.

3) the wedge goes under your tool holder and allows rake angle adjustment. It sit in a convex washer of the lantern tool post. See pic below.

Here is picture of the full lantern style tool post with all components and a tool holder with a HSS cutting tool.
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1) look like outside jaws for your 3J scroll chuck. You replace the inside jaws with them to hold larger pieces safely

2) is a left hand turning tool holder. You undo the square head bolt and insert an appropriate size HSS cutter. Then tighten down on the HSS bit.

3) the wedge goes under your tool holder and allows rake angle adjustment. It sit in a convex washer of the lantern tool post. See pic below.

Here is picture of the full lantern style tool post with all components and a tool holder with a HSS cutting tool.
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Thank you!
 
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My South Bend Unilathe :D

Nothing was open today to scrounge a power cord for the motor. Still need to trim the chip tray to clearance the motor, so I can adjust the belt tension.
But it’s SO CLOSE to being a working lathe again!!
 
Nice! What do you figure that stand weighs?

What? Don't have a retired power cord you could donate to the project? Like the one I have that the wife ran over 4 times with the electric lawn mower LOL. I'd be itching to get her rotating.

Craig
 
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