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Steve, thanks and yes I had wondered about that as an option though I have no experience with reamers of any sort let alone tapered ones. I had wondered about using an MT2 mandrel to try polishing the inside but not sure of the result I might get or any damage I may cause. Mind you, I cant use the morse taper now !! I think I will try with the very small chamfer first.

Thanks David. That light cut will be the very first cut I take with this machine

I have been trying to insert a reference bar into the MT2 in the mandrel on my ML4. The problem I have is that with the bar inserted there is a very slight 'wobble'. It feels as if there might be a slight lip on the outside of the internal edge/lip of the mandrel as that feels like the area of the mandrel nose that the bar is 'tipping on. The bar wobbles in any direction so I suspect there is a very slight burr all the way round the opening of the MT.and I am sure I can feel a slight lip with my finger. The photo below is the best view I can get with the phone camera. The internal surface is not smooth which is no surprise i guess on a 70 year old machine but question is what can i do about it?

Would it be worth to trying taking a very light touch with a tool to remove any possible burr? What else might I try short of fitting a new mandrel? As always any advice very welcome

Sorry to hear you aren't well mate and hope you are better soon

Apparently not enough space so held over for another edition but the cover didn't get changed 😀

Very nice John 😊 My Fusion 360 skills, actually not so much skills as still fumbling in the dark, are nowhere near this, but this is something to aspire to.......Time is the enemy 😳

Martin: yes please 😀 I will message you my address.

Thanks everybody. VCI paper and a little oil sounds good; paper ordered😀

These are adult size but at this price it might be worth getting you friendly sewing machinist to cut them down to size???

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George: In fact, one exactly the same here now.

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George: Below are some closeups of the only identifying marks on the circular thread chart in my original picture.

There are some similar available on eBay at the moment, the link below is current now

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Ill get some VCI paper and use a little oil. I dont fancy the molasses thanks Neil

As I am waiting on some bolts to arrive, spare workshop time today has been spent identifying, sorting, boxing and labelling part of the collection of miscellaneous taps and dies I inherited. Items are being boxed in 3.5 x 2 inch plastic boxes. I would like to reduce the chances of corrosion so looking for recommendations for 'stuff' to put in the boxes to accomplish this please.

Thanks BobH, I had forgotten that option

Mike: Thanks, that's a great idea

Nice job Kibi, nice lathe too

The ML4 came with this light fitting but the lamp end is broken and original shade is missing. The bulb holder I can replace with a modern equivalent, along with all the cable but I still need a shade something like the original.

Any ideas on where I might get the shade or a similar light unit complete please ??

With the new base board fitted to the repainted stand I have started bolting things down. I have been locating the mounting for the motor and motor counter shaft getting it the right sort of distance from the business end of the lathe

Honda VFR 1200 Crosstourer in the back ground

Edited By Nige on 19/07/2017 19:32:02

Nigel B: Thanks, removing the jaws should show me if the jaw screws are retained as you describe, I'll find out tomorrow.

HughE: Thank you for the advice to mark it all up before removing stuff.

John Haine: Thanks I will measure up and give Tony at lathes.co.uk a call tomorrow.

Robbo: Thanks 😀

Edited By Nige on 18/07/2017 22:19:10

Thanks Roy, I'll just remove the jaws and clean anything I can get at then