Here is a list of all the postings Jacob Edwards has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Britan repetition lathe operation |
02/10/2023 16:49:10 |
Unfortunately no square ones Andrew, will have to stick to the 4 jaw on my boxford aud for the moment. |
02/10/2023 14:35:26 |
Also quite a few left hand drills, ranging from 17/64 up to 19mm (smallers are all imperial, bigger stub drills are metric). Thanks for everyone's input, looking forward to getting some use out of it! |
02/10/2023 14:21:16 |
Here's the rest of the tooling I have with it, plus bar rest and covers. |
01/10/2023 20:53:19 |
Thanks very much Baz, I'll give both those things a go. I've got the splashback, front guard and stand, not sure about bar feed as there's quite a few pieces that weren't attached which I need to go through and see what fits where. I'll post some photos tomorrow of what I've got.
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01/10/2023 20:23:32 |
It was at the back of his container and we cleared everything out, so anything I don't have I'll have to make. I have run it and it spins, only thing I couldn't do was get it into high gear on the front lever, but will have another go and see if I can get the power feed working. |
01/10/2023 19:21:51 |
Posted by Baz on 01/10/2023 19:08:49:
Nice machine, one of the later ones and looks like it’s 1 1/4 capacity model. First of all make sure the black knob is lifted up, it is a stop that can be set for boring holes, also right at the back of the cross slide is a square headed screw which adjusts the stop, maybe it has been wound in too far, another thing may be causing it is the spring on the right hand side of the slide, there is a little chrome plated button which when activated holds turning tools against the guide plate, the way to release it is to give the cross slide lever, the long one a very sharp push backward, maybe you are not being brutal enough. There is nothing else to stop the slide moving and as it goes back it will auto index to the next tool.Got exactly the same model in the workshop and used them in industry many years ago, they are fantastic machines to use and once you have got the hang of it you will be amazed how fast you can make stuff. Baz you are the man! Turns out after being sat for 15 years everything had just got a bit stuck together, gave each handle a hard shove and they're both free now. My main occupation is as an artist blacksmith, I try to not resort to hitting everything with a hammer though 😂 |
01/10/2023 15:22:05 |
01/10/2023 15:16:33 |
I've just acquired a Britan repetition lathe off a friend who had never run it or knew much about it. I've managed to find a few videos on it and have got it turning on etc. However I can't seem to rotate the rear tool changer, and the whole cross slide unit won't slide back and forth. I was wandering if anyone might be able to shed some light on what might be locking it down. I'm based in Herefordshire, if anyone local would be happy to demonstrate some of the features in person please let me know. I do have the manual, but haven't found it much help so far. Kind regards, Jacob |
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