Hi Rob those expanding covers are such a good idea. It's a pity Myford don't have them on their lathes. I clean the lead screws on both my lathes with a tooth brush while the lead screw is running. Lubricant with SAE 30. The Myford does have a short cover over the screw just below where the cutting tool sits. This helps a bit. Have a great Christmas Rob, and a safe and peaceful New Year. Cheers Nobby
Hi Nobby. I cleaned and oiled the mini lathe leadscrew the same way as you. You can buy aftermarket spiral leadscrew covers, but they are a bit pricey and you have to allow for reduced carriage travel because of their minimum compressed length. I think they are a great idea and save a lot of hassle, especially with dirty jobs. Only some new lathes in Oz have them, even though they have been available OEM for at least 20 years. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New year also. Cheers Rob
Must admit Rob, I'd never heard of Loctite 767 but will make a mental note. I don't have lead screw covers but always make a point of cleaning the lead screw after use. It seems to be holding up well. Cheers, Alan.
Hi Alan. Good move. I forget why I aquired the 767, but it turned out to be ideal for this application. Extremely messy stuff, so not suitable for open use. It's interesting that every user manual I've read for Chinese lathes only mentions using regular light machine oil and grease, with no mention ever of fancy way oil. Some people go a bit overboard on this subject. Cheers Rob
Interesting video. I have the same machine and had to replace the V-belts. I bought: short belt: Width:10mm, Height: 6mm, Length 500mm. Long belt: Width: 10mm, height: 6mm, length 630mm. The belts fit, but are very, very tight. I think they are either too wide or too short. Does anyone know what the correct dimensions of the V-belts are? Thank you
I've replaced both belts several times. Both are regular 10 mm width by 6.5 mm depth. The spindle to idler is 630 mm length. I can't read the numbers on the motor belt. Sounds like you have belts that are too short. Always take in the old belts for comparison when buying replacements. Cheers Rob
G’day Rob, another great informative video. I’ve been running the same lathe for many years now so your videos have been of great help for me (being a fellow Aussie is great). Unfortunately, for reasons beyond my knowledge, when I turn it on now it is tripping the power circuit. Any ideas on where I should start?
Can be three things. Bad starting capacitor, an earth leak/short, or an active to neutral short in the field windings or starter circuit. Check windings leakage (resistance) with a multimeter. If necessary replace the capacitor. It can be bad switch gear, but most unlikely. The motor is sealed, so it shouldn't be a dirt issue. I fitted a cheap temperature sensor/gauge to my motor and can monitor it. Protracted use can/has pushed temps up to danger levels (> 50 C) over the years and it's a good safeguard. Temperature will eventually break down field winding insulation/varnish. If unsure about messing with AC take the motor to a suitable electrician for a check over. I hope this helps. Cheers Rob
Good on you Rob. Another No Bullshit video. I,am glad you dont use those stupid way covers and you just use ordanary engine oil for the bed ways. Hows your little Sherline Lathe going. Thank you. Ian T.
Yes, we gotta keep the BS level down on YT ;) The little Sherline is going well. I fire it up occassionally for very small jobs. Nice machine. Of course the "mine's bigger than yours brigade" will look down their noses at it. Such is life. Cheers Rob
Thanks Rob. Some people dont realise that with lathes , we need small and large size machines, the same way we use different sized screwdrivers or spanners on a job. Thanks for your No BS videos, keep them coming.@@Xynudu
Hey Rob you do any foreign orders for a bit of $$$? I need two rollers center drilled and a little taken off the the outside diameter on some Black plastic PVC round rod bar.
Hi Rob those expanding covers are such a good idea. It's a pity Myford don't have them on their lathes. I clean the lead screws on both my lathes with a tooth brush while the lead screw is running. Lubricant with SAE 30. The Myford does have a short cover over the screw just below where the cutting tool sits. This helps a bit. Have a great Christmas Rob, and a safe and peaceful New Year. Cheers Nobby
Hi Nobby. I cleaned and oiled the mini lathe leadscrew the same way as you. You can buy aftermarket spiral leadscrew covers, but they are a bit pricey and you have to allow for reduced carriage travel because of their minimum compressed length. I think they are a great idea and save a lot of hassle, especially with dirty jobs. Only some new lathes in Oz have them, even though they have been available OEM for at least 20 years. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New year also. Cheers Rob
Must admit Rob, I'd never heard of Loctite 767 but will make a mental note. I don't have lead screw covers but always make a point of cleaning the lead screw after use. It seems to be holding up well. Cheers, Alan.
Hi Alan. Good move. I forget why I aquired the 767, but it turned out to be ideal for this application. Extremely messy stuff, so not suitable for open use. It's interesting that every user manual I've read for Chinese lathes only mentions using regular light machine oil and grease, with no mention ever of fancy way oil. Some people go a bit overboard on this subject. Cheers Rob
Good to know about the Loctite 767. Thanks for that info Rob. Cheers Tony
I think they use it a lot on furnace hinges and moving tracks/chains. Handy, very clingy lube Tony. Cheers Rob
I'll choose to not make any innuendo reference to lubricating shafts, and say happy New Year instead.
Ha Ha. Lube keeps every thing running smoothly.
Could you do a video of how to thread with this lathe please
Interesting video. I have the same machine and had to replace the V-belts. I bought: short belt: Width:10mm, Height: 6mm, Length 500mm. Long belt: Width: 10mm, height: 6mm, length 630mm. The belts fit, but are very, very tight. I think they are either too wide or too short. Does anyone know what the correct dimensions of the V-belts are? Thank you
I've replaced both belts several times. Both are regular 10 mm width by 6.5 mm depth. The spindle to idler is 630 mm length. I can't read the numbers on the motor belt. Sounds like you have belts that are too short. Always take in the old belts for comparison when buying replacements. Cheers Rob
G’day Rob, another great informative video. I’ve been running the same lathe for many years now so your videos have been of great help for me (being a fellow Aussie is great). Unfortunately, for reasons beyond my knowledge, when I turn it on now it is tripping the power circuit. Any ideas on where I should start?
Can be three things. Bad starting capacitor, an earth leak/short, or an active to neutral short in the field windings or starter circuit. Check windings leakage (resistance) with a multimeter. If necessary replace the capacitor. It can be bad switch gear, but most unlikely. The motor is sealed, so it shouldn't be a dirt issue. I fitted a cheap temperature sensor/gauge to my motor and can monitor it. Protracted use can/has pushed temps up to danger levels (> 50 C) over the years and it's a good safeguard. Temperature will eventually break down field winding insulation/varnish. If unsure about messing with AC take the motor to a suitable electrician for a check over. I hope this helps. Cheers Rob
Good on you Rob.
Another No Bullshit video.
I,am glad you dont use those stupid way covers and you just use ordanary engine oil for the bed ways.
Hows your little Sherline Lathe going.
Thank you.
Ian T.
Yes, we gotta keep the BS level down on YT ;) The little Sherline is going well. I fire it up occassionally for very small jobs. Nice machine. Of course the "mine's bigger than yours brigade" will look down their noses at it. Such is life. Cheers Rob
Thanks Rob. Some people dont realise that with lathes , we need small and large size machines, the same way we use different sized screwdrivers or spanners on a job.
Thanks for your No BS videos, keep them coming.@@Xynudu
Some people have an ego problem ;) Thankfully most of my viewers are down to earth and I rarely get to read chest beating. Cheers Rob
Hey Rob you do any foreign orders for a bit of $$$? I need two rollers center drilled and a little taken off the the outside diameter on some Black plastic PVC round rod bar.
No. I'm retired and plan to stay that way.