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This topic has 17 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 3 May 2016 at 09:57 by Mark Prickett 2.

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16 December 2015 at 21:51 #12595
Mark Prickett 2
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16 December 2015 at 21:51 #216615
Mark Prickett 2
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Thought i would post some pics of my new machine …..

Its a Super 7 from about 1965

Some work needed, mostly needs a deep clean and repaint

Will need some help to wire this up as at the moment its just on a plug !

Also on the look out for some kind of bench / stand to put it on if anyone has anything knocking about ?

All the best Mark.

Struggling to upload pics

http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/covert696/media/20151216_193343_zpsk7mkyo3z.jpg.html

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16 December 2015 at 22:09 #216622
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16 December 2015 at 22:10 #216623
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No idea how i did that , this forum really doesnt like photobucket.
16 December 2015 at 22:35 #216627
Nick Wheeler
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Why would you want to repaint that?
17 December 2015 at 06:02 #216651
Mark Prickett 2
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photo is decieving , its been painted badly before so might as well strip it back .
17 December 2015 at 06:13 #216652
Thor 🇳🇴
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Hi Mark,

It should be possible to insert photos from Photobucket, I hope you don't mind me displaying one of your lathe. I used the "Direct" link from the URL in your post. Congratulations with your "new" lathe.

Thor

Edited By Thor on 17/12/2015 06:15:54
17 December 2015 at 06:28 #216653
Mark Prickett 2
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Thanks Thor, doesn’t help I was doing it on the iPad , many thanks Mark
2 May 2016 at 17:42 #237206
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Nearly finished this project , although it still needs another £100 spending on it , it never ends does it .

Very happy with it though, very little wear in it.
2 May 2016 at 17:45 #237207
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Oh if anyone has any small bore c spanners i can borrow to adjust up the headstock bearings i would very much appreciate it, obviously I would pay for posting costs etc. And still looking for a dol starter for it and an oil gun !

Cheers Mark.
2 May 2016 at 17:54 #237210
mechman48
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Nice machine Mark; have you considered a QCTP either a Dickson/clone or one of the AXA type?

George
2 May 2016 at 18:24 #237213
Mark Prickett 2
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Its on the "list" george but funds are tight at the moment

I like the one from rdg tools **LINK**
2 May 2016 at 19:18 #237223
NJH
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That looks very smart Mark.

I agree with the QCTP Buy the post and a few holders to get you going and add others as you go along – it's only " Quick Change" if you have lots of holders!

Norman
2 May 2016 at 19:28 #237225
Robbo
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Mark,

see your messages
3 May 2016 at 07:38 #237265
Lambton
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Mark,

You only really require one C spanner. You can get away with and old cycle bottom bracket spanner that can be found at car boot sales for a few pence. There is a picture of one being used on this site from Nobby I think.

Otherwise make one. A bit of marking out, chain drilling, hacksawing and filing will do it. This is what model engineering should be about – getting satisfaction from making your own tools and fixtures as the need arises.

Eric
3 May 2016 at 08:20 #237272
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Mark

I have a Dewhurst switch and Myford bracket (taken off my S7 when I went 3-phase which you are welcome to for nothing. But as I am disabled you would have to collect it from Henfield in West Sussex.

If it is of interest pm me and let me know.

Richard.
3 May 2016 at 09:56 #237286
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Posted by richard 2 on 03/05/2016 08:20:30:

Mark

I have a Dewhurst switch and Myford bracket (taken off my S7 when I went 3-phase which you are welcome to for nothing. But as I am disabled you would have to collect it from Henfield in West Sussex.

If it is of interest pm me and let me know.

Richard.

Many Thanks Richard for your vey kind offer., i have a nearly new Dewhurst switch and bracket to go on it but need to sort out a motor starter with overload protection for it , cheapest i have seen is £29 delivered .

Although i will need much help with the wiring!
3 May 2016 at 09:57 #237288
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Posted by Lambton on 03/05/2016 07:38:40:

Mark,

You only really require one C spanner. You can get away with and old cycle bottom bracket spanner that can be found at car boot sales for a few pence. There is a picture of one being used on this site from Nobby I think.

Otherwise make one. A bit of marking out, chain drilling, hacksawing and filing will do it. This is what model engineering should be about – getting satisfaction from making your own tools and fixtures as the need arises.

Eric

thanks Eric , Robbo has very kindly offered to lend me a set of spanners.
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