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Thread: Raglan Littlejohn Mk 1
06/08/2011 16:21:19
05/08/2011 01:41:50
 

Some more pics.
As you can see there are a few more bits to fix.

05/08/2011 01:05:38
then as you move on you make more advanced errors..
 
I know what you mean, I haven't used a lathe for over 20 years since I was at the Tech.
I got to use the Capstan lathes while I was there and have always wanted to get back into it, so at least I have some experience and know how to respect them, I remember one lad leaving the chuck key in and it flew across the workshop, lucky enough it missed everyone and went through a window. Our teacher nearly blew a gasket, he kicked him out of the class and gave all of us another lecture on the dangers when using a lathe.
05/08/2011 00:07:30
 
I'll also have to make a few new handles and knobs for it (if I can get it to work) then a lick of paint to clean it up.

05/08/2011 00:01:33
 
Ahh, Its working again, Here,s the pillar drill I hope to use the motor from. It looks a bit small but it has a 350 watt motor so nearly 1/2 HP. so it might just be enough. A mate gave me it as the drill spindle is bent so if it's not I can always try to true it up and use it as a drill again.
It has a 4 v belt drive so I can use that to get close to the recommended speed of 1425 RPM. that the original motor had.

04/08/2011 23:27:58
why can I not post any more pics on this reply?
04/08/2011 19:09:49
Posted by ady on 04/08/2011 01:09:51:
The biggest issue for me would be the headstock.
 
Early versions had a bearings held down by bolt caps, changed later to a one-piece headstock casting with the bearings pressing into the bored housing.
 
You don't want a bolt caps version.
 
 
 
 

Edited By ady on 04/08/2011 01:12:27

I see what you mean about the Atlas lathes being similar, the bolt cap version will be OK for what I want as I'm not too worried about total accuracy at this time, I will not be making anything that needs it. Just spacers and packers for motorbikes ETC.

04/08/2011 19:01:48
Posted by Steve Garnett on 04/08/2011 00:49:33:
Not sure what to think... Have you actually purchased it, or are you just contemplating it? How much was/is it? Is the dartboard included?

Edited By Steve Garnett on 04/08/2011 00:50:40

I was given it for free, The dart board is in my brothers shed where i'm storing the lathe until i get somewhere to work with it.

04/08/2011 18:57:25
Posted by ady on 04/08/2011 00:49:05:
What do you think?
 
Dont let any darts bounce out and hit the lathe bed.
 
....and welcome to a lifelong obsession of blood sweat and tears.

Thanks for the welcome , the dart board is not used any more though.

03/08/2011 22:17:28
Here she is. Needs a bit of work but is spinning free by hand,I was told it was working but needs a motor, What do you think?
Thread: Raglan littlejohn Mk1.
03/08/2011 21:36:41
Sorry about the delay but i've decided to not use the washing machine motor and have been given a mini pillar drill to use the motor from it, though it looks a bit small it may be enough for my needs, it says its a 350 watt on the plate. any thoughts?
gary.
21/07/2011 23:04:00
Thanks John, that is a great help.
By looking at some of the pics on that site I can see how the forks work now .
I,ll have to get the motor out of the old washing machine and see if I can figure out how to mount it up and get it wired with a forward and reverse switch.
I'll keep you posted on the progress, Cheers, Gary.
21/07/2011 21:10:27
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21/07/2011 21:04:19
Just been given a Raglan lathe with no motor and want to get it running, I have an old washing machine that I can use the motor from but I have'nt a clue how to wire it up, but my main problem is how does the variable drive work as i can't see how the forks guide the v belt pullys on the motor shaft.
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