Hi, newest member here. just found site blah blah blah:)I have a Dalton Six B-4. Looking for advice as to what to do with it. I use it all the time it's a...
I see your the guy that got the lathe off of Crags list. Jeff Beck of tools4cheap sent me a heads up on this lathe. Your pictures tell a lot better story than...
I see your the guy that got the lathe off of Crags list. Jeff Beck of tools4cheap sent me a heads up on this lathe. ... Not me Dennis, you have me confused...
I am the guy that got the lathe off of Craig's list. I have spent the last few days removing dirt, rust, and worse. Scotch brite pads and elbow grease go a ...
Hi all Well yesterday the Ratshooter an I picked up Greg Fosmarks lot 6 lathe with all the great accessories it came with. This lathe is the one I did the...
I believe the spindle bearings on the B-4 are babbit. If this is true,there are some things you can do to reduce the clearance. There is usually a shim pack...
Hi Jim and all One thing to remember about these bearings is they ware on the bottom as well as the top. By dressing off the bearing cap and or the bearing...
OK Denny, Are the babbit bearings in the B-4 in a removeable shell? If so, it would be easier to reduce the clearnce. For some reason I was thinking the...
Hi Jim Yes the babbit bearings are actually molded and used as is with a little scraping to fit the spindle. The back side of the bearings you can see the...
As asked in my previous post I'm told to find the s/n of my Dalton Six w/30"long bed on the right end (tailstock) of the far bed rail. I also saw evidence of...
I've located the serial number on my Dalton Six. Although edstoller tried to help, I couldn't see what I think he sent as a photo. However, the curiousity got...
and the Number is????? ... From: "oddball_racing" <oddball_racing@...> Reply-To: daltonlathes@yahoogroups.com To: daltonlathes@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
Lot 5.... that would probably expain the flat face on the apron. I'm thinking your lathe has a clutch knob along with the lever for the half nuts. Does your...
I have a slotted lead screw to drive the clutch. I am not a skilled machinist. Please explain why this machine has both the half nut set- up as well as a...
Anyone have any reccomendations for other old iron sites? I have a Hendey-Norton Universal Miller Early 1900's vintage. Quite an amazing machine for it's age....
Hi Mile OK on the back of your apron there is a hollow worm gear that the lead screw passes through. In this worm gear is a key that the lead screw drives....
Mike, There is an antique machinery section on the PRACTICAL MASCHINIST'S BOARD: http://www.practicalmachinist.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi Someone there...
I am starting to put together my B-4. I had to figure out the wiring on the reverse/forward switch which didnt work. It now works.I was wondering how should i...
If your counter shaft has slotted holes, you can slide it back to set the tension. The belt needs to be fairly tight to prevent slipping. If you are just...
Hi all Just thought i would give you guys a heads up on a old Dalton chuck on eBay. I have talked tot he seller and he said he had it for many years after he...
Is their anyone on this group who has ...dare I say it..."parts machines". I'm looking for a few bits and pieces to complete my lot 5. 1)Brass plates for...
Mike, A few links that should explain the process better than I could: http://www.fboerger.com/Restoration%20Tips/Restoration%20Tips%20Page.htm#Electrolysis ...
It does work wonders. I just did the change gears for my Dalton with it, as my first project... You need not go big on this, I have mine setup running in a 6...
I was very surprised to see a group of Dalton owners. Why do I like this lathe so much? I thought I spent too much effort on mine but the ones in the photos...
Welcome to the site. I too was caught off gaurd with the extent that these machines are restored. As a result my lot 4 is almost finished looking just like...
I look at all these restored Daltons with the nice paint jobs and I feel guilty. Its something I've been meaning to do, but I have my lathe in production and...
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