Boley 5lz collets

[Robert SöderströmParticipant @robertsoderstrom96062]

Just remembered that I had forgotten about this thread. On my next visit to the seller I actually found the missing tumbler. So then I only needed to manufacture the banjo, a lot easier!

Anyway, the lathe is now at home and up and running. Battling a bit with the draw tube, the internal threads are damaged, so I am currently trying to restore them with a home made chaser tap. Apart from that I am missing the fan and the sheet metal that protects the ways, easy enough to replace.

[Mike BlankleyParticipant @mikeblankley]

Could I continue the Boley 5LZ thread as I have recently purchased one. I have not used it yet as it is 3 phase and I only have 240v in the workshop. I wondered if anyone can explain how the tailstock barrel lock works because the handle on mine seems to be almost immovable, and also do I need a C spanner to undo the lock ring on the chuck?

Thanks, Mike.

[Robert SöderströmParticipant @robertsoderstrom96062]

Did you buy the one that was on eBay, with a bad electric gearbox? If so, congratulations, a real bargain I would say.

The tailstock barrel lock is a form of collet closer, mine is not locking very well even after cleaning, but to take it apart just unthread the handle and spin the front cap of the tailstock of.

Yes the chuck should be attached with a large threaded ring that pushes brass inserts against the spindle, so that it will not unthread as easily, as the lathe has brakes (if you bought the one with broken electric gearbox you might have an electric break through the VFD), it is a bit unsafe with just the normal threaded spindlenose.

[Mike BlankleyParticipant @mikeblankley]

Thanks for your reply Robert. I have sent you a p.m.

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