WHX?? 46,841 #26 Posted April 22, 2016 57 minutes ago, MWR said: possible that Stevasaurus's middle name is "Bearing". Among other names we have for him.... I would say the tool you have in the first picture without the live center. I am not a lathe pro by any stretch so I would try a couple of practice pieces first & if I wasn't comfortable doing it it would be on the first plane for buckrancher's offer. Looking at his work I bet he's got machining skills that won't quit! I do know it's a skill in its self to be able to grind the the just right cutting edge on carbon tool steel. Glad to see you have the guards for the back gears! After looking at your pics some more would it be better to take the shoulders down in the cross tube so the bearings sit a little farther down in the tube or would that screw up alignment? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,235 #27 Posted April 22, 2016 OK...if you want to practice, I could use a couple of different size arbors for tapping in bearings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWR 321 #28 Posted April 22, 2016 3 hours ago, MWR said: I've just been a member here a month or so, but from reading and watching his videos I've already determined it to be possible that Stevasaurus's middle name is "Bearing". Perhaps Stevabearingsaurus or Stevathebearingguysaurus or Stevabearingbaronsaurus. But you didn't hear that here. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,235 #29 Posted April 22, 2016 @MWR...don't you have some more Beachwood to roll down hills? Here, hold my Bourbon and watch this. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #30 Posted April 22, 2016 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: OK...if you want to practice, I could use a couple of different size arbors for tapping in bearings. No problem, if I am successful I have a lot of stuff to boil if you know what I mean. 19 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: @MWR...don't you have some more Beachwood to roll down hills? Here, hold my Bourbon and watch this. You still sipping? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,235 #31 Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks Cas...just let me know if you need any help sampling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWR 321 #32 Posted April 22, 2016 "Curses! If I can't get the Red Baron, I'll settle for the Red Square Bearing Guy" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #33 Posted April 22, 2016 I have a lathe just like that. You have to take light cuts or you will get a lot of chatter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #34 Posted April 23, 2016 So I cut the big metal blob from the weld and I am a little into the shaft but no sign of it releasing. Advice please. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,980 #35 Posted April 23, 2016 On 4/22/2016 at 0:18 PM, MWR said: Perhaps Stevabearingsaurus or Stevathebearingguysaurus or Stevabearingbaronsaurus. But you didn't hear that here. One thing about the Dino,He's not overbearing! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #36 Posted April 23, 2016 put it in a hyd press there should not be much holding it now Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,235 #37 Posted April 23, 2016 Time to check the plumbing Cas. How is that lathe doing for you?? Where is Brian?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #38 Posted April 23, 2016 1 hour ago, buckrancher said: put it in a hyd press there should not be much holding it now Brian Let's hear it for the Buckrancher. Success . Now I just have to clean it up. Lathe worked great light cuts no chatter really solid. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #39 Posted April 24, 2016 Since there is no key way on that side of shaft would it be better to drill for a roll pin or to tap in a set screw? I am kind of reluctant about the set screw since if it loosens its a major job to get to it. I was also trying to avoid welding it again although it will be the stronger way to go. Were these always originally welded? It seems that this one has been fooled with before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #40 Posted April 24, 2016 yes they were welded on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,841 #41 Posted April 24, 2016 I vote for 3/16th or even 1/4 roll pin with no keyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWR 321 #42 Posted April 25, 2016 On 4/22/2016 at 2:52 PM, MWR said: "Curses! If I can't get the Red Baron, I'll settle for the Red Square Bearing Guy" Looks like "The Bearing Guy" is up to the task at hand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #43 Posted April 27, 2016 Getting to really enjoy this lathe and realize how useful it is. Cleaned out inside of sprocket , will be drilling a roll pin through it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,841 #44 Posted April 27, 2016 Agreed formariz, if I had one in my shop it would sit there most of the time but would be handy when needed. Nonetheless I see one at an auction, garage sale or whatever it might be coming home with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #45 Posted April 28, 2016 Brian's idea worked great. It allowed me to use the bearing I already had and more importantly started me using the lathe . My gear case is basically ruined from multiple prior attempts at fixing drive system . Since I haven't been able to find a replacement I decided to adapt a Bolens paw system to it . It actually works really smooth and accurate. I had actually made a separate piece with the nibs for it but opted for the Bolens retrofit until I find another cover. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,235 #46 Posted April 28, 2016 Nice work Cas...that looks real nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
