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[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I'm expecting a package or two from Arc Euro Trade today… updates on twitter!

Neil

[Frances IoMParticipant @francesiom58905]

I had some support but it was a tight fit on my WM180 – certainly insufficient support to consider running it under power – possibly I could have made a special cradle for it (removing the switch etc would probably have helped here) but recall I used a baseboard + spacers clamped to back panel to get it into position then adjusted once spindle of grinder inserted into collet and squared up for tail chuck or centre. I’ve since acquired at a rummage sale a MT3 mounted collet rather than the faceplate mounted one I used, which may have given me a few extra mm to play with.

I also bought a diamond wheel from ArcEuro that was compatible with the mountings used for the cup + saucer wheels.

Edited By Frances IoM on 30/08/2017 10:53:57

[Frances IoMParticipant @francesiom58905]

yes – I got the smaller wheels – helpful company as I described what I wanted and they suggested the grade – I bought a cheapie grinder (from B + Q) – wobble and run out very poor but used dodge Harold suggested – it would just fit on my small lathe with a collet chuck + ArcEuro’s revolving chuck in the tail stock so I could true the spindle – glue a couple of larger plates and true these up whilst driven from my own lathe – Harold suggests running the grinder under its own power but somehow mounted at lath centre height which looked very tricky + too fast for me.

[VicParticipant @vic]

Here maybe?

**LINK**

[MadMikeParticipant @madmike]

Steve it is interesting that you have used ArcEuro to show the type of spanner you want.

If you refer to their on line catalogue you will find that they do sell ER20 Collets etc. They are classified as Mini-collets and have their own spanner to use when tightening. I would suggest a call to Arc Euro will hopefully solve your problem

If not then try a Google search for a C Spanner, or if all else fails simply make one.

[SteveIParticipant @stevei]

Hi,

Thanks all.

The application is for the spindle nut, and nut on a quick step mill. For the nut it requires the C type spanner or one of the spanners that engages multiple places,

Like these:

**LINK**

but on the spindle part I need the C type spanner as I can't get the other type in and away with the nut on. It would have been nice if it had spanner flats but there you go.

I'll see how I get on with it and in the longer run may get an ER20 ball bearing nut from Arc.

Thanks,

Steve

[SteveIParticipant @stevei]

Hi,

I would be most grateful if someone could identify a source for a C/ hook ER20 collet nut spanner similar to these but ER20 size:

**LINK**

I have found one via ebay.com in the usa but the postage is prohibitive so need a UK/European or Chinese Free shipping source.

Thanks,

Steve

[Brian GParticipant @briang]

A search for Gewindebohrer 8,5 x 1 (German uses a comma for decimals) threw this up **LINK** .

Brian

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

4mm would be a lot too flexible

See my extra comment above about your 1omm bare being too big, as this chart shows.

Its an often discussed issue of why a bore is tapered and what causes it regardless of loads etc

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

I lathed mine (22mm) but I think I might cut the next one on the machine – well at least to finish it to size.

Not yet tried it for turning but I can't see too much hassle, apart from possibly needing to move the cutting tool, to get enough ''long travel", and hand feeding. Morse taper blanks are cheap enough from ArcEuro.

[HillclimberParticipant @hillclimber]

Posted by Robbo on 24/08/2017 23:09:26:

Note the saw blades originally supplied by Myford for use with the saw table were 5", and a 6" was also available.

Edited By Robbo on 24/08/2017 23:11:20

***gamechanger***

Robbo, thanks. I checked how far the pillar currently has to drop below the level of the upper surface of the cross-slide, and it's about 11/16" with a 3.5" saw. So looks awfully as if a 5" blade should allow me to advance the attachment along the cross-slide without interfering with the pillar as the table surface will be about 3/4" higher.

5" saw on its way from Arc Euro….

You may also have noted that my attachment is, of course, aloft your old industrial stand. So thanks again for help with that.

Cheers, Colin

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Harry,

If your MT 1 milling head can use a drawbar you could use MT 1 "finger collets", capacity from 2mm to 8mm.If you prefer imperial look here.

Thor

[MuzzerParticipant @muzzer]

Not sure what you mean by "Clarkson type cutters which are only useful in the tailstock of the lathe" – do you mean threaded cutters (which require a collet chuck) or actually Morse taper tools?

If you have room for a collet chuck, you would have a large choice of standard cutters. In my experience, the Glanze indexable cutters use antiquated inserts with negative rake which is the last thing you need on lightweight machines. You can get collet chucks for Morse taper, eg the popular ER series.

Murray

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Posted by Clive Foster on 20/08/2017 12:10:47:

Looks as if electric motor / non electric motor bearing difference is a combination of clearances and quality.

…

 

Clive.

 

Hi Clive,

Apologies for being unbearably smug but I did find this in support of my guess on the NSK website:

'A major obstacle to achieving extended maintenance free intervals is electrical erosion. This occurs when ‘stray’ electric current flows through the motor bearings to earth. The result is damage to the bearing, the extent of which depends upon the magnitude of the current and the duration of the conditions. The damage, known as electrical arcing, is usually in the form of tiny craters and micro welds on the bearing raceway and rolling element surfaces, which results in premature bearing failure.

One solution to the electrical arcing failures is the use of ceramic coatings or ceramic rolling elements in the bearing design, which provide electrical insulation from the shaft. Ceramic coatings are often applied using a plasma spray. The ceramic coating is treated with an acrylic resin to seal the surface and prevent the ingress of moisture. This coating also provides additional protection against strong alkalis and high temperatures used for washing the rolling stock.'

Interesting. Anyway, all David Pay needs to say though is that the bearings are for an electric motor. If he can't get any or the repair otherwise goes completely pear-shaped, a new 3/4HP motor can be had for about £100.

Dave

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 20/08/2017 17:59:48

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

It was just that the word 'level' when used in reference to setting up a lathe has a different meaning to the usual 'horizontal' or 'flat'. For lathes it means lack of twist and since it can be achieved traditionally using a spirit-level the term has stuck. It causes endless confusion so it would be easier if we had a different word.

If you search this site you will find a lot of previous explanations of how to set up without a precision level as the subject comes up for 50% of the newcomers to the hobby so don't worry you are not alone in being confused by this.

Too many words or not enough? Bit off topic but I think the whole basis of the opposition to the Euro would have been smaller if they hadn't invented a new word for it and just called it the 'new pound' or 'new franc' etc in each country then people wouldn't have seen it as so alien.
On the other hand I wish gays would invent another word for their partnerships and then all this whining about making their marriages legal would be a lot simpler.

[EugeneParticipant @eugene]

Mine was a horrible piece of fragile rubbish. The flexible lamp fell off, the "rests" were laughable and the steps on the shaft to locate the wheels were grossly misshaped giving major wheel wobble; chucked it in the skip.

The "Allwin" model as sold by Ketan at Arc Eurotrade is much nicer , a genuine working tool, and not much more money.

Eug

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by James Steele on 06/08/2017 19:02:48:

Hi all i finally got the warco GH Universal Mill set up and ready to go

I fitted it with a set of DRO`s from arceurotrade and i am happy with them

i was wondering if there is any way of turning off the fractions when it is set on the inch setting

Thanks Jimmy

I'm sure there is. Have you asked Arc?

Neil

[James SteeleParticipant @jamessteele69365]

Hi all i finally got the warco GH Universal Mill set up and ready to go

I fitted it with a set of DRO`s from arceurotrade and i am happy with them

i was wondering if there is any way of turning off the fractions when it is set on the inch setting

Thanks Jimmy

[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

One of these (type (D).

Thor

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Have a look here

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Diamond-Tools/Diamond-Discs-Diamond-Burrs

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Lewis,

​Buy a copy of my book " Gearing of lathes for Screwcutting" ArcEuro are selling them at a discount.

​There are tables in the chapter for mini lathes with both 16 tpi, 1.5 mm and 2 mm leadscrews covering all the usual metric/imperial conversions—BA pitches—-DP and Module. Fill your boots

Regards
​Brian
 

Edited By Brian Wood on 03/08/2017 14:57:07

[Gordon RickerbyParticipant @gordonrickerby51767]

I feel a rant about customer service comming on… I bought some stuff from Arceurotrade very helpfull. Just outside Leister so a good couple of hundred mile from Holyhead.

Gordon

Dublin

[LambtonParticipant @lambton]

Nige,

They are perfectly standard design parallels and were indeed sometimes made by apprentices but commercial ones are common. I have several sets of this design.

If you want "modern" parallels have a look at those offered by ARC Eurotrade. When deciding what type to buy consider your machine vice jaw height as one common use for parallels is to provide precision packing under work pieces held in a machine vice. I have no connection with Arc other than being a long standing and very satisfied customer.

Eric

[Rik ShawParticipant @rikshaw]

I have a collection of parallels but they do no always meet the particular need / sizes I require. Only recently I bit the bullet and purchased a set from ARC:

**LINK**

These are the business and are very handy indeed. Just a shame they are out of stock at the moment for anyone interested.

Rik