Tribute to all Machinists... 20Q Re-Build thread

[NONclow]

Ha! Nice ones TM. Keep 'em comin'

Guess I'll drop a hint:

Thanks Carbon! The first lathe I've been elbow deep in is an 8" South Bend from a WWII Victory ship. I admire and appreciate the robust craftsmanship of that era. They......just ....keep....going. Not like these chinese CNC units that need software upgrades and are obsolete in 10 years.

 

[NONclow]

1) Flat belt pulleys installed and ready for alighnment.

2, 3, & 4) H/L common shaft (lower) w/ quick change gears. Before and after chain install(s).

One hi/lo, and two potentially constant operations.....not including the FBP in the top right of 3rd pic. So far.

FWIW, the link-plate chain wear on the gear teeth have been noted.....and after surviving this long, they'll last for ....

 

[fredintoon]

- - - Guess I'll drop a hint: - - -

Well, my first guess wouldn't be appropriate, so I'd say it's most likely a shaper or perhaps a planer.

 

[NONclow]

Well, my first guess wouldn't be appropriate, so I'd say it's most likely a shaper or perhaps a planer.

....App-ro-pree-8?????.......

You egged me on fred! That 'hint' should....er.....come to fruition

Sure it shapes metal, a planer...not so fast (someday, maybe one will join the ranks)...

 

[fredintoon]

- - - Sure it shapes metal - - -

Here's a quote from my 1913 edition of The Machinist's Handbook:-
"There is nothing that can be made on a machine tool that cannot also be made by a skilled worker using a hammer and a cold chisel."
And no, I don't believe it either, but it does show the author's mindset.

 

[NONclow]

.........I'll save the forge and bellows for a future installment

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

...Guess I'll drop a hint:

Well, then I guess we're back to:

 

[fredintoon]

.........I'll save the forge and bellows for a future installment

There's always a portable option:-

file:///C:/Users/Alva/Downloads/motorcycle%20blacksmith(1).jpg

 

[NONclow]

Max dia. 3/4" collet type feed assembly with up to 2" stroke.

 

[NONclow]

Won't leave ya hanging for too long guys:

 

[NONclow]

Up close with the guts...

 

[NONclow]

Here's the other side of the followers in the last pic

 

[NONclow]

.....Now for all the fun work. Ejector pics soon.....

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Man, that is definitely one seriously complicated machine.

Given the vintage, I was thinking for making cuban cigars, or punching out victorian-era carriage hubcaps.

So, I'm stumped.

I certainly wouldn't want to be near it while it's running.

That'd be worse than getting your tie caught in the copier...

 

[mrriggs]

Brown & Sharpe automatic screw machine.

 

[NONclow]

Brown & Sharpe automatic screw machine.

Bingreka! Model 00G. Kudos mrriggs A few before pics.

 

[fredintoon]

Screw machine, eh?
My first guess wasn't all that inappropriate after all.
You just HAD to have it, right? Or do you have the need for bolts by the bucketful?

 

[NONclow]

This hobby machine shop of my father and I, is intended to be eclectic. With an asking price less than scrap value, trays of extra tooling and cams in tow, and the ability for custom acorn nuts (different dome profiles), and spike bolts/nuts, welding tips, pins, fillister head antique bolts. For being 1920's vintage, and operated/lubed by a professional, only one bronze bushing needs replaced...........why pass it up? Oh yeah, free delivery, too....

It's also music to my ears.....

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Well I'll be... Never seen one of those before. Sure looks ......... busy.

Here's some appropriate theme music:

 

[I am Carbon]

2Many I think this muzak will work for the up dated screw machine