Quick change tool post wanted.

[Dave Harding 1Participant @daveharding1]

[Dave Harding 1Participant @daveharding1]

I recently purchased a bench lathe from SPG tools. The lathe was advertised as the SP2109 on their web site but all the bumf that came with it describes it as the WM210V-G. The lathe is made by Weis.

I am trying to buy a quick change tool post for it. I contacted SPG tools but they carry very few accesories for this machine.

So I am struggling can any body guide me as to how I can obtain a quick change tool post for this machine.

I would also like a collet chuck or some thing similiar.

Edited By Dave Harding 1 on 01/12/2013 00:34:39

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

The WM210V-G is the Weiss Machine code number.

If you have the old machine shown on the SPG site then can't help much as its not the current model so can't be compared to other suppliers.

If its the curved fronted one as shown on the Weiss site then look at the chester DB8VS, they have aQCTP for that.

This is a good case for going for the company offering the cheapest lathe and then not being able to back it up with aftersales. Also if you did not buy the steadies, faceplate etc which most other suppliers include as standard I would snap them up now as you may not be able to get them in teh future when you need them.

J

Edited By JasonB on 01/12/2013 08:24:47

[Dave Harding 1Participant @daveharding1]

Mine is the one shown on the Weiss site with the sloping front. Chester do one for the DB8VS its a piston type for approx £180. Are these any good.

I guess I better buy the steadies and face plate etc for my machine.

[John ShepherdParticipant @johnshepherd38883]

Dave

As well as Chester suppliers such as Arc, Chronos and RDG all sell QCTPs and it is likely that there will be one that will fit your machine. You need one that has similar dimensions to your existing tool post and lathe centre height. The only thing you may need to make/modify is the centre fixing.

As for the collet chuck, remove the chuck and measure the outside diameter of the mount and the recess in the chuck. These sizes are fairly standard and you should find one to fit.

There are many accessories available that are not specific to a particular make/model but the items Jason mentions such as steadies, faceplate change gears etc are and you may consider getting them whilst they are easily available.

Sorry I can’t be more specific as I don’t know your lathe but hope that helps.

Regards

John

[Luigi LupiniParticipant @luigilupini35444]

I have recently acquired a WM210V/G lathe and need some advise…

I have tried to contact the manufacturer but no response as yet.

None of the setup instructions show whether the main gearbox needs to be filled with oil or not, and if so, what type of oil. There is what looks like a level glass on the chuck side of the gearbox.

Any advise would be appreciated.

Luigi

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

It is 210mm swing or 8 1/2in in old money. That puts it between a Myford 7 in and a Boxford 9 in. I run a Myford size Dickson QCTP on a Boxford on a 1/4 raising plate. (I was sold it as a show offer Boxford one – guess how they could afford to do that) But at least additional holders don't break the bank. A proper Boxford size takes slightly bigger tool bits but not a real problem.

Luigi, As it is not a gear head it is very unlikely to run with a large oil box. However there are some lathes where each bearing has a small oil reservoir. Can you see any filler hole?

Edited By Bazyle on 25/12/2016 00:32:05

[John ReeseParticipant @johnreese12848]

A quick change toolpost can be fitted to almost any lathe. In the US the Aloris style toolpost is the most popular. The Dickson style is pretty rare here. I suggest you consider an Aloris style toolpost. It is a bit more convenient than the Dickson style, but the biggest advantage to the Aloris style is tthe very low cost of the toolholders.

It appears your lathe has a 4 way toolpost mounted. Just remove it. The stud in the top slide will probably need to be replaced with one of the proper length and diameter. It may be necessary to add a spacer plate to get the right tool height. The stud and spacer could be a first project for your lathe.

I have a South Bend 10K lathe with an AXA style toolpost and a Clausing Metosa with a BXA style toolpost. I am cery satisfied with both. The Clausing cane with a Dickson toolpost. I abandoned it due the rarity and cost of tool holders in the US.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Just to save wasted posts can members keep their posts to answering Luigi's recent post rather than the tool post question of 3 years ago.

I decided to leave Luigi's post here as there are links to the machine type earlier on and wid not want people thinking the WM number refered to a Warco Machine.

 

Luigi, could you post a photo of the headstock and also the sightglass, the SPG link I posted earlier now takes you to a newer model but the older one had a 2 speed geared head and variable speed to the head so there must be a gear arrangement in there somewhere. I think this  This is the lathe

 

J

Edited By JasonB on 25/12/2016 07:48:11

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