meadowfield 1,900 #1 Posted November 4, 2016 I've started my next project and ordered some laser cut discs 12mm x 181mm. Based on my careful measurement of my lathe swing... Doh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #2 Posted November 4, 2016 1 minute ago, meadowfield said: I've started my next project and ordered some laser cut discs 12mm x 181mm. Based on my careful measurement of my lathe swing... Doh! A bodger would file the corner off the bed as the carriage can't travel that far! an engineer would frown, and as I'm an engineer and it's a 60 year old lathe I will have to find a solution that doesn't include buying a bigger lathe! Ive four of them to turn down so it needs to be effective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #3 Posted November 4, 2016 If you are able to drill it, bolt it to a Face Plate with stand-off packing between it and the Face Plate. You will then be able to use the gap in the Bed which will allow about 9inch swing. Look forward to seeing what you have planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted November 4, 2016 That's what I like about you Richard! You always have the answer... haven't seen my faceplate since I moved, hopefully it isn't misplaced! thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted November 4, 2016 If you get stuck you know where I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #6 Posted November 4, 2016 3 hours ago, meadowfield said: haven't seen my faceplate since I moved, hopefully it isn't misplaced! thanks! I think I recall seeing your Face Plate on a bench in a pic of your old Workshop (before your move) you posted in 'What Lathe have you got' (What's in the shed Forum), but when I checked, the pic is not linked any more,....... I was sure you had one though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #7 Posted November 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Stormin said: If you get stuck you know where I am. Cheers Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #8 Posted November 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Anglo Traction said: I think I recall seeing your Face Plate on a bench in a pic of your old Workshop (before your move) you posted in 'What Lathe have you got' (What's in the shed Forum), but when I checked, the pic is not linked any more,....... I was sure you had one though. Cant find it! Found my four jaw, and quick 3 jaw and a heap of bits.... but no face plate. So I either borrow my dad's or buy another Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #9 Posted November 4, 2016 If you have a hole in the centre, screw it to a piece of ply, clamp it to the drill press table, or mill, mount a stone in the chuck turn the disc by hand against the wheel and grind enough away to let it fit in the Myford. looking at your chuck, if it's not a 'griptru' could you not use the backplate as a temporary faceplate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #10 Posted November 9, 2016 Oops! we all have those "moments" once in a while.... I think I'd attack it with a grinder but just enough to get the clearance on the lathe you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #11 Posted November 11, 2016 Sorted! thanks for the help and offers! 1 Anglo Traction reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #12 Posted November 11, 2016 As Punch would say "That's the way to do it"... Did you find yours, buy another, or has it got your Dad's name on it? . I'm tempted to buy another Face Plate myself, as it saves time when doing repeat work and disturbing set ups etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #13 Posted November 11, 2016 Borrowed dad's, will have to find one at the right price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted November 11, 2016 Got there in the end... 2 nigel and Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #15 Posted November 12, 2016 So....what is it? No clues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #16 Posted November 12, 2016 4 to 6 stud wheel adapter for my next project.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #17 Posted November 13, 2016 12 hours ago, meadowfield said: 4 to 6 stud wheel adapter for my next project.... But what is your next project..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
