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  1. #1
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    Please help Cracked clausing headstock case

    Hi new to the site. Lots of great info here. I had an accident today.
    Sometime ago I started restoring a clausing 4900 10 x24 lathe. I was installing the bearings in the headstock and cracked the case. Does anybody have or know where I may find a used one? I will talk to a welder in the am to see if it can be repared. I want to find another one. I sent an email to Joe at plaza machine to see if he had any ideas and I will see what clausing has to offer. Thanks in advance.
    Eric

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    Have you tried JB Weld epoxy? - No, I am not kidding.
    Wayne Hill

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    Have you ever heard of metal stitching? I used to work for a company that did that. You might take a picture of the wounded casting and send it to them. The company name is Crack Eliminators in Milwaukee, WI

    I'll find their email address and add it later.

    Dick Z

    add: [email protected]
    DZASTR

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    You can also try the Clausing Group on Yahoo:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clausing_lathe_and_mill/

    Keith

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    Thank you

    Thank you for the information.
    Eric

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    Thank you

    Guys, I looked into metal stitching, brazing, welding w/nickle rod. I think the metal stitching is a valid repair, however I am going to look for another case first. I am worried about alignment issues. If anyone has a line on one please keep me in mind. Thanks again.
    Eric

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7722eric View Post
    Hi new to the site. Lots of great info here. I had an accident today.
    Sometime ago I started restoring a clausing 4900 10 x24 lathe. I was installing the bearings in the headstock and cracked the case. Does anybody have or know where I may find a used one? I will talk to a welder in the am to see if it can be repared. I want to find another one. I sent an email to Joe at plaza machine to see if he had any ideas and I will see what clausing has to offer. Thanks in advance.
    Eric
    Ive got one. 100 plus shipping

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