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...
So it looks like the spindle nose is bent on my Lot 3... I had initially though that perhaps it was just the 4 jaw scroll chuck that came with it... Sadly...
Better checkup... Set the back of a tool near the theads, and played with feeler gauges. Looks like it wobbles by around .004". Clearly that sucks. So the...
I was hoping somone with more experience than me would try to give you an answer. But I can give my .02 cents. I would think it would pretty difficult to...
Thanks for the thoughts Jim. I confirmed the .004" wobble out on the nose of the spindle with a dial indicator pressing against .002 feeler stock so it...
Hi Tool slinger Now if you are only going to use a chuck on your Dalton all is not lost. OK if you take the back plate off your chuck and put it on the...
I had the same problem. That's why I got mine for free. Anyway, start by facing it off. As with all of this advice just remove the absolute minimum. Then turn...
Let me know if you wind up parting it out since I need a new tailstock. No big deal but it would be nice. Mine is a B6.( lot 6,#161) Malcolm Bryant. ... ...
Hi Malcolm Say you need to know that there are only six Lot 6 lathes known of with yours. The Lot 6 tail stock is a lot bigger than a lot 2 3 4 and 5. Even...
... miss gas engines and other stuff. I have used electrolysis for rust removal for several years and it works great! It is not a process to be used for...
I wonder why there is so few. It seems like a very rigid machine where so many others of that era were rather spindly(sic.). The machine market is a very...
Ok... Sorry about that panic moment there... I'm still getting a handle on this whole lathe concept... So I dressed the mounting plate, and remounted my 4 jaw...
Hi Tim Ya I am dturkcars so I am the guy that got most of the 9 inch Dalton stuff that was sold. I passed on the three jaw just because of what you found. ...
Hmmm... Well if I had a Lot 6, I'd probably be in better shape... But in reality, I've got a Lot 3, so I've got the 1-1/4" spindle. I imagine I'll stumble...
So is there a general feeling as to what we should be feeding the spindle? I'm currently using Mobil Velocite No. 10, but I'm of the feeling I need something...
Well your in luck as the last time I was set up to thread a bunch of back plates I threaded a chuck back plate that I had on hand. Ready to go it is. Turk ......
Hi Mike Boy your in for trouble as they were a matched set machined in place and I have never seen any that would interchange. I do have some extra parts so...
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