Member postings for Simon Page 1

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Thread: Colchester student cross slide back lash adjust

06/03/2023 16:46:32

Many thanks to all. I will just work around it.

05/03/2023 21:03:33

Hi. Thanks. I'm not very experienced but I get by. If I just need to live with the back lash, that's fine. I just wasn't sure.

Thread: Colchester student cross slide back lash adjust

05/03/2023 20:08:32

Hi All.

How do I dial out the back lash on my Colcester student cross slide back lash please.

Many thanks.

Thread: Colchester student cross slide back lash adjust

05/03/2023 20:06:52

Hi All.

How do I dial out the back lash on my Colcester student cross slide back lash please.

Many thanks.

Thread: Colchester Student rear tool post adapter

26/04/2022 12:00:08

Hi, All, I have a rear tool post for my student but do not have the T slotted adapter plate that allows it to be bolted to the carriage. Can anybody help with either the plate or a work around.

Many thanks.

Thread: Colchester lathe check up

14/06/2018 20:39:15

Hi. My manual does seem to show a coil spring around the control lever but I am not sure where abouts it is located. I will try an external spring just lightly holding the control lever in the on position.

13/06/2018 20:16:03

Hi All. Sorry for the delay but I have been away. Having looked at the March that operates the clutch I can't see anywhere for a spring to fit. I will attempt to jury rig something as having to hold the lever in place sometimes is aggravating. I think there is an internal spring somewhere. Apart from that lathe working well. I have bought a top tool parting tool and it really helps.

29/05/2018 18:21:32

Hi Phil. It's single phase 3 hp. I have look and post some more photos tomorrow.Simon

29/05/2018 17:13:20

Hi All,

Thanks for all the interest, The good news( I think) is the issue that I thought was the head bearing was actually the 6 bolts the hold the headstock to the bed were loose. I have checked the head bearings with a long piece of steel and no play was found. Please see picture which shows marked differences from Phils. Mine lathe has a Matrix clutch so doesn't have the brake so I am still no nearer in where any spring to hold the control leave goes. Anybody? Simon

28/05/2018 17:57:05

Hi Many thanks. Mine does have a brake but tomorrow will get the lathe away from the wall and see what I can find behind the reversing can switch. I will also check the head bearings.
Simon

28/05/2018 12:54:27

Hi Nick.Thanks. I am certainly using the lathe and I changed all the oil when I got the lathe. I worry possibly unduly about the head bearing is occasionally the tool rides up on the work and it rumbles. I think I am just cackhanded as most of the time it's fine. If I new how to change the spring I would. I can't afford to take the lathe out of action as I have a lot lined up for it. Any ideas out there how to change the spring or even where it is !

28/05/2018 10:30:57

Hi Phil.

Thanks for responding, that's lovely. Mine is a MK1.5, I have a PDF version of the manual. My primary problems are , How to check the headstock bearing, and how to replace the main operating lever spring as it falls under gravity so has to held in place whilst working. The manual show a spring but I cant work out whether its buried in the head stock or some where behind the reserving switch can on the back. Once found where can I find a spring as spares availability seems hit and miss and in some case very expensive.

Thanks for any help. Simon

26/05/2018 17:37:36

Hi All, I have just inherited a Colchester student round top, its a big step up from my old Southbend. Is there a Colchester expert in Hertfordshire or nearby who can come and check it over. It hadn't been used for 30 years. Its up and running now but I am having some issues. I will happily pay the going rate for anyone's time, it would be well worth for my peace of mind. Thanks. Simon

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