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Update: It's going well. The major over-capacity is my biggest issue as deflection is mad. Obviously.

But, I'm winning by taking it slowly and counter-balancing the machine etc. Looking like 0.001" over 40" (could be 0.002". I'll take that.

But it's a very slow process. We're talking 4-5 hour sittings

Because of the large size I'm also getting unavoidable finish differences, but the joins are seamless.

No thread file atm. But I could always borrow one. Would rather clean it up with a die.

Still, it's looking beautiful, so can't be mad with it.

Exactly. This thing has some weird threads, though. The pipework uses 26 tpi BSC which I had a friend tap an oil part as like now...I really didn't want to buy a use once part . BSP was well in use at the time of manufacture, and it even uses BSP in places! Ha!

Would it not be weird to have a unf/unef thread on a late 50s UK machine which uses Whitworth for the most part?

Yeh, TT calls it BSC: **LINK**

The threads measure 20tpi on my cheapo gauge, which I don't really trust...but it is.

The threads are just rounded a bit, not crossed, and I'll likely flatten the pin area to accept a grub screw instead of the original pin.

OP should be read BSC (British Standard Cycle).

Ordinarily a thread chaser would probably do. But there's a part on the thread where an old pin is and that's stuck tight. So it'll need cut through. Also it's on the machine already which means no more bashing to get the pin out.

I'm in the North East between Durham and Newcastle.

That's greatly appreciated, Chris

This is a bit cheeky considering none of you know me yet...but...I need a 7/8" 20tpi die (BSB?) to repair the thread on a shaft of my mill restoration. Tracy Tools have the taps and dies but I can't really afford to buy them for just one quick job.

Would any of you guys have one I could borrow? Obviously I'd cover the postage costs (both ways) and love you forever

Sorry about the sheer nerve...but I'm a wee bit desperate.

That's not a bad idea at all Thanks.

Cheers, Neil

I'll pop a thread up at some time

Exactly, Ady

I now know more about this Archdale than most. The only info available is a basic manual for £45. I'll be building a website to show the complete tear-down in great detail. That way these machines will have a greater chance of surviving.

Share info for free :D

Edited By Symon on 12/09/2017 10:40:43

Hey,

If Sebastian didn't take you up on your offer (very unlikely) I'd be interested in working something out.

Or if anyone has one and is seeing this thread...join up and let me know :D

Basically my taper attachment came with the wrong clamp. I think it's a Colchester Student clamp.

Maybe someone out there has a Student lathe that came with a Triumph 2000 clamp *Looks for the pigs will fly emoji*

Great replies, guys :D

I got to thinking while doing some research last night. I think, well, it's likely, that the last wheel went because of human err,errr, error Ha!

Like I said, I'd done a big grind beforehand. This was the saddle of a mill and the front side at that. Heavy, unmoving lump. The break happened on a very small part that I had in a very small mag chuck. I think the part (which was tall at the time) has moved and jammed the wheel. POP!

I saw a video during my research that was totally what happened with me.

As for the table I have to clean up...I'll crack on and let yous know. It might not be possible but we'll see. It's all about having fun :D

Thanks guys, really appreciate it

Posted a few replies and a thread but don't think I'm welcome just yet (as in too new). So, makes sense to say hello first

I'm currently building up my shop and have spent the last 4 months (4 MONTHS!) restoring a 1960s Archdale milling machine from rusty, over painted, blocked and clogged to better than new (apart from scraping which I haven't done). I'm nearing the end and will move onto my Colchester Triumph 2000 after.

I'm not well off so I've acquired the machines for absolute bargains but have to put the work in to make them good. But...I love it. Nothing like turning something ropey into something beautiful again.

Anyways...hope to find many like-minded people who just enjoy machining without the snobbery and attitudes like some places.

Things I'll make with my machines? Anything, really. If I need a part for my truck project, or a part for the home...I'll give it a go.

Cheers :D

Hey all

I'm about to grind the table of my Archdale milling machine as I've been restoring the full machine.

I'm just looking to tidy it up and have the patience to take small grinds.

The thing is...I don't have the flood coolant set up and was thinking of just going dry. Now, this shouldn't be a problem but my last wheel has got me worried as it exploded on a small job! I'd completed a big grind and was doing a small part when it failed. BUT I think this was more to do with the wheel being left unused for over a year (before I acquired the machine) rather than no coolant as my parts never got hot.

Wheels are pricey so I don't want to wreck the new one...and have it go in the middle of the job!

Thanks for your time