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1/4-26 on newish(70’s) 077 and much older 311.

Universal Thread Dial Indicator - Inch and Metric

This one is the Atlas version of how to run a lathe.

This is the minimalistic approach. Original switches with a potentiometer added on the side.

Edited By Yngvar F on 11/05/2022 17:41:51

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Check the gear train The lever on the left must be in the up or down position.

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There is a plastic ring that must be removed. Right over the probe.

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A resistor in series with the switch would do this, but is quite limiting compared to a potmeter.

Don`t know anything about Grafton, but that drill press looks very much like a Atlas.

Maybe some badge engineering?

There is a small piece of metal rod under each screw. Remove the screw and Get some thin oil in there.

Grease for the spindle bearings and oil for everything else I think.

Made one that hangs over the edge of the top slide.

The Boxford book is very good.
A search of south bend 9 inch lathe on you tube will give lots of results. Except for the spindle bearings your lathe is very similar.

A classic how to book is The amateur`s lathe Link .

You are right , it is a model C made in 1958.

Your lathe has the same rear drive as the original South Bends.

Most later Boxfords had the motor inside the stand, or a under drive UD.

Edited By Yngvar F on 14/04/2020 14:16:58

Welcome.

That is a great looking workshop. The placement of the vdf is not so clever though.

ER collets have to be snapped into the nut. I did not do this when i first got a mill and was very dissapointed with the chuck`s runout.

Show us your cat`s head too

The spring goes into the slot,you wind it up by turning the lid with two hands and secure it with your third hand when it`s thight.