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As far as I am aware it is connected to an external computer so that would be the 5PC version.

Stan

Its the Emco compact 5 PC.

Thanks Dave, I think No.9 is PRINT.

Hopefully someone may have a manual and can check the numbers for me

Emgee, Its a friend who has that version but his manual on that section is blurred so just trying to get the exact nos & wordsas outlined in red.. I just have a basic Unimat db 200 thats complicated enough for me

Stan

Can anyone decipher the wording/ numbers in red outline for me, its from an Emco compact 5 CD page 52.

Thats the clean up done and the lathe up and running, everything appears to be ok. I bought some of the Polyurothane belt stuff to make a couple of belts.

Question though is the smooth or rough texture belt better?

Coincidently the guy that sorted it for me said if not using the lathe for a while get a small container with lid and 50:50 diesel/old oil. and keep the chuck in that until required.

I decided to get help before getting too brutal with chuck jaws so went to a local metal fabricator who does wielding, lathe work, milling etc. He took a quick look and had the jaws free in two minutes.

Now sorted the cross feed, many hundreds of taps with a hammer, WD40, oil, wooden wedges, clamps, vice, heat gun....but got there in the end.

Just one more piece to free, the jaws on the chuck. Then the clean up begins.

Andy,

I tried the backplate removal but need to find a better fitting screwdriver as I don't want to strip the head, I have socked them in WD40 overnight to see if that helps.

I already have the grub screws out of the cross feed but still locked solid.

Thanks for the link will have a look at that.

Once I get everything cleaned up I will probably paint the main body parts as there is a lot of bare metal exposed, my tools are kept in a shed and with Scottish winters I normally wipe all my tools with an oily rag for winter storage to keep rust at bay.

I have managed to dismantle most of it now.

Still stuck on the cross feed but hopefully get that freed before too long.

The reciprical jaws are stuck at the moment but should manage to free them ok.

So far I haven't done any further damage to anything so once cleaned up should go back together ok.

Thanks Andy, useful info.

I got the spindle nut off ok, I will have a look at getting the chuck off later today..

Thor, thanks for the links that is very helpful.

The accessories will be secondary to getting the lathe back to working, then I can work out what the rest is for.

I agree the motor is not original especially the way it has been wired up.

old mart....I have dismantled much of it and will work now on freeing the seized parts.

I better get some more WD40 as it looks like I will need a load.

Edited By stan smythe on 27/08/2020 21:09:16

I am an enthusiastic DIYer and just acquired this lathe, it will be a few weeks before I get to use it as it requires a good bit of restoration.

I don`t have any `trade qualifications` but enjoy most anything thats mechanical.

I live in Scotland and retired.

Thanks Nick unfortunately I cant edit the heading.

Acquired an Elliot Unimat mini lathe, I have no immediate use but looking forward to renovating it then will get some practice in on it.

The motor works ok and spins the chuck.

The cross slide thread is seized and the chuck I canot open or close.

Any help appreciated.