fizzy | 22/08/2019 09:42:51 |
![]() 1860 forum posts 121 photos | I have just found this rare Haighton and Grindturn Lathe at my local scrap dealer and intend to restore it back to original detail. My version has the two vee belt pulley on the motor shaft but only one big pulley on the reduction part. My question is, why does the picture from the original advert show two belts as it wouldnt run like this - or am I missing something? |
John Haine | 22/08/2019 09:47:05 |
5563 forum posts 322 photos | Limited adjustment range on motor for belt tension, two different length belts depending on speed range. |
Bob Rodgerson | 22/08/2019 09:48:57 |
612 forum posts 174 photos | Fizzy, is it a possibility that the manufacturer supplied the machine with a two speed drive from the motor requiring two belts when new and they were shipped like this. The owner would then remove one belt and keep to one side till a change of motor ratio was required. |
Emgee | 22/08/2019 09:51:31 |
2610 forum posts 312 photos | Is there any means on the driven pulley to engage the pulley size needed for the job ? the remaining gear would just rotate on a bearing if the drive pin was removed. Emgee |
fizzy | 22/08/2019 09:54:03 |
![]() 1860 forum posts 121 photos | Bob, thats what I thought but it seems odd to put them in the picture? This is mine made 1948 |
fizzy | 22/08/2019 09:55:02 |
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Former Member | 22/08/2019 10:11:48 |
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SillyOldDuffer | 22/08/2019 10:24:13 |
10668 forum posts 2415 photos | I think that's an advertising photo - wow, look! 2 more belt ratios. It's not showing how the lathe was operated in practice. Easy enough to swap belts over when needed. The user photos on lathes.co.uk show only one belt in position. Dave |
Neil Wyatt | 22/08/2019 16:46:31 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Please replace that 'orrible orange monstrosity with a nice v-belt Then write a few paragraphs about the lathe and send it to me with a few good pics for MEW Neil |
Geoff Theasby | 22/08/2019 17:41:36 |
615 forum posts 21 photos | Neil, |
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