D1-4 Cam drawing

[Mark SlatterParticipant @markslatter13251]

Hi all,

It seems the D1-4 studs and cams on my newly acquired (new to me, it is a used Chinese 12×36) lathe were manufactured slightly out of specification. The previous owner had used excessive force to try and tighten up the chuck and as a result the studs and cams are heavily galled, the cams do not line up and tighten as they should. I've found a set of replacement studs from RDG Tools which are on their way to me, however finding a set of replacement cams is proving far trickier…does anyone know of a local supplier?

Failing that would anyone have some technical drawings of the D1-4 cams with dimensions as I should be able to make the replacements?

Many thanks!

[Mark SlatterParticipant @markslatter13251]

[David LindquistParticipant @davidlindquist71920]

I know you asked for a local supplier but this maker/vendor says they ship to countries besides the U.S.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/D1-4-Spindle-Cam-Lathe-New-Made-in-USA-/201794579589 I have not dealt with them but have heard the name before.

David

[David LindquistParticipant @davidlindquist71920]

My apologies. I forgot that I don't know how to make a "clickable link."

David

[Mark SlatterParticipant @markslatter13251]

Hi David,

Many thanks for your reply, much appreciated. I have indeed seen that eBay advert, unfortunately with shipping they are over ?30 each, and I’m sure there will be custom duties on top of that too. It’s more than I’d like to pay at the moment.

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

Check your PM Mark.

Regards Ian.

[john feeneyParticipant @johnfeeney58965]

Hi Mark,

I have 3 new (unused) D1-4 cams. Bought them 10 ? years ago( from Colchester ?) but never used. please let me know if you are interested ?

Regards,

John Feeney

[Mark SlatterParticipant @markslatter13251]

John, many thanks for your offer. Sorry for the late response, I have replied to your PM.

[MuzzerParticipant @muzzer]

I've got the official ISO spec for the Camlock system. Just emailed it to you….

You can see a couple of glimpses here.

Murray

Edited By Muzzer on 10/09/2018 10:56:10

[Mark SlatterParticipant @markslatter13251]

Hi Murray,

Many thanks for the drawings, much appreciated!

[Gray62Participant @gray62]

Hi Murray, I'm just about to start making a D1-4 adapter for my rotary table, could I trouble you for a copy of those drawings.

regards

Gray

[MuzzerParticipant @muzzer]

Gray – PM me your email address.

BTW, if you can get a rotary table with the same number of slots as you have cams on your Camlock, it makes the design a lot easier. However like me, you may already have bought the RT….

Murray

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