Just bought a used harbor freight 7x10 mini lathe for $200.
I'd like some advice on restoring/tuning to like new or better than new condition.
Just bought a used harbor freight 7x10 mini lathe for $200.
I'd like some advice on restoring/tuning to like new or better than new condition.
I would follow this guide as if the machine were new as it is to you. http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Setup/setup.htm
In other words take everything apart, clean everything, lube everything put it back together.
This page will show you how to adjust the Lathe
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Tuning/tuning.htm
Have fun and don't be afraid to ask any questions.
Thanks! ... that hit the nail on the head!
Some other info you may find useful:
http://littlemachineshop.com/Info/Mi...UsersGuide.pdf
http://littlemachineshop.com/Info/ge...01.htm&d=0|1|2
http://crevicereamer.com/Page_70.html
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http://crevicereamer.com
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There is a lot of good information here: http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/projects.aspx
In particular, the "C3 Mini-Lathe Preparation Guide" is really good.
bob
Wow... All those links really cover the topic nicely!
It looks like I'll be doing a full dis-assembly of my mini lathe.
THANKS!
Varmit Al has some interesting mods and info on his site. It's linked on the mini-lathe.com site. If you have some way to cut brass gibs, that sure smoothed up my cross slide. Good luck with your rebuild!
Wen I was young, I spent most of my money on fast women, slow horses, and cheap booze. The rest of it I just wasted.
There are dozens of mods which improve the 7x:
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist....p?topic=7893.0
My favourites:
- T slot cross slide
http://www.wrathall.com/Interests/ma...oss_slide1.htm
- Cross slide travel increase
http://www.wrathall.com/Interests/ma...l_increase.htm
-Using an AXA QCTP
- And now that I have finally done it, the tailstock lever lock mod.
http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105769
Back when mine was still a manual machine, I also added bearings to the cross slide and compound handles.
Regards,
Mark
I would also suggest you look at these sites:
GadgetBuilder's MiniLathe Site
mikesworkshop - Introduction
Yes, here it is.
Regards,
Mark
Thank you very much, Mark.
Wen I was young, I spent most of my money on fast women, slow horses, and cheap booze. The rest of it I just wasted.