Member postings for Andrew Rose 4

The parts are all there (and then some - I have a whole other bed and slides) except the spindle nut and motor bracket / wiring and switches. The pneumatic pump is there and the hydraulic pump is hanging down with no obvious sign of what would power it. I can run the machine by hand so not to worried about these aspects right now. I have the motor that can be put into reverse immediately (so I'm told) and creating a switch panel / bracket wouldn't be that taxing.

The work I have planned uses simple round bar stock so at least I'd have some ability if I manage to create an ER adaptor for it rather than it just being an anchor .. at least until I can source original collets.

Thanks for the link I've emailed them to see if they have anything in stock.

I'll get some better pictures over the weekend of everything laid out.

I've noticed that the machine only has 2 original main spindle collets. The rest are branded Marlco and don't fit correctly. Options I'm thinking:

1, Machining a new sleeve/nut attempting to adapt it for ER collets

2, Make original style collets out of mild steel - I can harden but don't really have the ability to grind them.

I'll try option 2 for now but if there is any interest in an ER adaptor sleeve and nut let me know and I'll put a bit more planning in and would sell them at cost. The clamping range of ER collets might make it a non starter however so if anyone knows of an easy to acquire cheap dead length style collet please let me know. It's also a big step in my machining abilities so likely to take me a considerable amount of time to accomplish.

I've managed to upload a few pictures - please excuse the mess, I'm currently having a reshuffle whilst trying to build the cabinets etc for my kitchen fit out.

Thanks all the same!

Good question, the biggest collet is a 3/4" and I can't see how it would take any bigger collects so must be a 3/4" machine.

Hi,

I've just taken on a bit of a project, a Britan Capstan Lathe in a pile of bits. I think most of it is there apart from the spindle nut that holds the collets in place. Does anyone have one of these lathes and the dimensions so I could turn a new part, by any chance?

It seems to be 20guage, 1-21/32" diameter but I'm not sure of the dimensions for the shoulder that would sit on the collet .. or if it has any locking screws.

best regards

Andrew