Sieg C6, Grizzly G0516, Hare & Forbes AL-60 Metal Lathe Modifications

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    Blue Heeler
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      Sieg C6, Grizzly G0516, Hare & Forbes AL-60 Metal Lathe Modifications

      Known as the Sieg C6 or the Grizzly G0516 or the Hare & Forbes AL-60 metal lathe. A look at some of the mods that I have done on this 10×22 lathe.

       

      Edited By Blue Heeler on 14/06/2019 07:13:27

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      Blue Heeler
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        #414167
        Perko7
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          Hi Blue Heeler, I also have a Sieg C6, about 3 years old now, very happy with it so far. Could you tell me how you made your carriage lock please as that is something I would like to add to mine.

          Thanks.

          #414186
          ega
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            Ingenious use of cheap ratchet spanner to lock and unlock tailstock!

            #414194
            Ron Laden
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              Excellent Blue,

              Simple, uncomplicated, low cost mods which have made the lathe much more user friendly, great stuff.

              Ron

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              Blue Heeler
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                Posted by Perko7 on 14/06/2019 09:27:51:

                Hi Blue Heeler, I also have a Sieg C6, about 3 years old now, very happy with it so far. Could you tell me how you made your carriage lock please as that is something I would like to add to mine.

                Thanks.

                I turned up the steel part that you can see and used a button die to thread it (sorry off the top of my head I can't remember what size metric thread it was) then screwed it in where the factory hex head bolt is. Tightened it up with some vice grip pliers protecting the steel with some offcut copper sheet.
                When it locked down the carriage I marked the place with a small punch where it was the place to drill for the handle.
                Then unscrewed the piece and drilled it for the handle, wound the steel part back in and THEN put the handle in. This way you'll have it set just right so when you lock the carriage it will be in correct place.
                You'll never look back at using the old hex method again!

                #414319
                Blue Heeler
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                  Posted by ega on 14/06/2019 11:07:32:

                  Ingenious use of cheap ratchet spanner to lock and unlock tailstock!

                  That was so simple and its been so effective!

                  #414320
                  Blue Heeler
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                    @blueheeler
                    Posted by Ron Laden on 14/06/2019 12:46:05:

                    Excellent Blue,

                    Simple, uncomplicated, low cost mods which have made the lathe much more user friendly, great stuff.

                    Ron

                    Cheers Ron, and the best part, if I can do these…..anyone can!
                    Thanks

                    Jim

                    #414355
                    Perko7
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                      Excellent, thanks for that.yes

                      #414455
                      Blue Heeler
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                        You're welcome.

                        Cheers

                        Jim

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                        Vic
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                          Posted by ega on 14/06/2019 11:07:32:

                          Ingenious use of cheap ratchet spanner to lock and unlock tailstock!

                          Yes, I’ve been using one of those on my lathe for years. I’ve seen many mods to convert these tailstocks to lever lock but I can’t be bothered! smiley

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