tbrforge Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 a sticking feed on tool post slide caused me to inspect closely and I found a few things not right. Screw retaining gib was not engaged (threaded) and gib was not goin into dove tail all the way pulled the gib and it appears bent can't put the gib inplace and engage the retaining screw and turn the feed. I can send pictures if that would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 You'll have to either straighten the gib or make a new one. I would probably try to get it close by eye and then either put it on a surface grinder or lap on a surface plate by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrforge Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 lapping away and making progress, I think that the retaining screw got tightened on the gib and I have purchased the lathe in that condition. Any source for spare parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 What kind of lathe - got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrforge Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 South Bend 13" I am posting pics under tbrforge in the gallery now (I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Try here - this section devoted to SB. A 13" is a good size - I have a 10" Sheldon and a 15" Clausing.Welcome to the Manufacturing Forum: South Bend Lathes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrforge Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 I am a registered users on the practical machinist forum also spend a lot of time there and in the Bridgeport section as I am my own maintenance dept. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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