John, that stopped up oil port sure explains the destroyed bearing parts. A push oiler like yours is hard to find here in the states. Stay safe, stay well.
I am just behind you doing this, I bought an M16 bolt last week and have cut the head off ready to machine the M12 x 1.75 thread to fit in the toolpost stud hole.
Nice little job that John. The emery on the file took me back to the bench fitting part of my apprenticeship 45 years ago. All the best. Mart in Solihull.
John, have you ever tried the 'Garryflex' flexible abrasive rubber blocks for restoring the surfaces on machined cast iron components? They are about 3" long 2" wide 3/4" thick. They're available in 4 various grit sizes. Brown = 240 grit. Grey = 120 grit. Blue = 60 grit. Red = 36 grit. They're absolutely superb for cleaning up and restoring a nice surface finish on all machined surfaces but especially good on things like grubby tool slide castings etc. They're also superb for feburring and putting a smooth surface on any threads immediately after screwcutting. If you fancy trying one I'll send you a Blue (60 grit) you can try out. Any other readers here use these abrasive rubber blocks?
@@doubleboost I'll sort out getting it posted to you over the weekend. I'm sure you'll like them. They are a very versatile cleaning,deburring product. I've always got a handful of them in the abrasives cupboard. You'll even find these dead handy for cleaning gasket/joint faces on steam engines etc. They can be used dry or wet with WD 40 or soapy water.
Hi Howard, oh yes! Was first introduced to them back in early 2000's, following a trip round Garryson in Ibstock who were a tooling supplier of mine in my role back then. They made these blocks and other tooling for us. The brown ones are also excellent for restoring upvc window frames and sills that have discolouration, used with WD 40. Cheers, Jon
@@heybabycometobutthead I usually buy 4 or more at a time from Farnell online store or you can find them on ebay . The grit size I use most commonly is 60 grit (blue coloured block)
Nice to see you could hear me when I was telling you that locking set screw was too proud of the bottom. Ha wish that really could happen. Looking good so far.
Hardened and lapped on a surface plate at the very least. Those bearing rollers will gall up the soft steel washer pretty quickly. Still I suppose it's better than nothing.
Great video as always John. What size is the new tool post & where from? Banggood? I will collect my M300 when I get back from sea next month. Brilliant job mate 👍🏽
I’m not sure I understand. Are you replacing the roller thrust bearing with a soft washer? If so, that won’t work out well in the long run. Those bearings are pretty cheap, just get another one.
I am not sure why you would want to use a die nut to finish the thread when you have an insert designed to full form cut the thread. If the OD is correct when the insert starts to trim the thread it should be all good. Dies nuts to me are for repairing damaged threads and not making new ones. Liked the part when you emeryed the sides of the job but where were your vice safety jaws? I hope offer some good advice. Ian Qualified fitter and turner.
Hi Ian My vice has aluminium jaws fitted ,much softer than the cast iron part I was working on . Using a die nut to finish a thread is common practice among people like me that just "piss about"
I have a Harrison M30 in my shop that I use daily in our die shop. I love that little lathe! Can't imagine not having it. Keep up the good work John.
John, that stopped up oil port sure explains the destroyed bearing parts. A push oiler like yours is hard to find here in the states. Stay safe, stay well.
Excellent job John, looking good.
I am just behind you doing this, I bought an M16 bolt last week and have cut the head off ready to machine the M12 x 1.75 thread to fit in the toolpost stud hole.
Nice little job that John. The emery on the file took me back to the bench fitting part of my apprenticeship 45 years ago. All the best. Mart in Solihull.
John, I sure hope that was a Basterd file you are using......looks Marvelous.......
Good Morning John, thanks for sharing this with us, best regards from Florida , Paul
Nicely done there John.
Nice job, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much John..its brilliant :)
Lovely job john
John, have you ever tried the 'Garryflex' flexible abrasive rubber blocks for restoring the surfaces on machined cast iron components? They are about 3" long 2" wide 3/4" thick. They're available in 4 various grit sizes. Brown = 240 grit. Grey = 120 grit. Blue = 60 grit. Red = 36 grit.
They're absolutely superb for cleaning up and restoring a nice surface finish on all machined surfaces but especially good on things like grubby tool slide castings etc.
They're also superb for feburring and putting a smooth surface on any threads immediately after screwcutting. If you fancy trying one I'll send you a Blue (60 grit) you can try out.
Any other readers here use these abrasive rubber blocks?
That would be great never used it before
@@doubleboost I'll sort out getting it posted to you over the weekend. I'm sure you'll like them. They are a very versatile cleaning,deburring product. I've always got a handful of them in the abrasives cupboard. You'll even find these dead handy for cleaning gasket/joint faces on steam engines etc. They can be used dry or wet with WD 40 or soapy water.
Hi Howard, oh yes! Was first introduced to them back in early 2000's, following a trip round Garryson in Ibstock who were a tooling supplier of mine in my role back then. They made these blocks and other tooling for us. The brown ones are also excellent for restoring upvc window frames and sills that have discolouration, used with WD 40. Cheers, Jon
How do i find these to take a look?
@@heybabycometobutthead I usually buy 4 or more at a time from Farnell online store or you can find them on ebay . The grit size I use most commonly is 60 grit (blue coloured block)
Hi John welcome
Nice to see you could hear me when I was telling you that locking set screw was too proud of the bottom. Ha wish that really could happen. Looking good so far.
Was anyone else saying "the grub screw is too long"?
that cross slide looked too tight 4 my liken.
Not wishing to sound disparaging but shouldn't that part of the thrust bearing be hardened and ground?
Hardened and lapped on a surface plate at the very least. Those bearing rollers will gall up the soft steel washer pretty quickly. Still I suppose it's better than nothing.
@@fernanjs indeed, it might last years but will cause problems down the line.
I have ordered a new bearing and thrust washers . I would think it will be ok as is only be doing light ocasional work
@@doubleboost hi john , yes its better to have it working while waiting for parts, but some of your viewers might not realise the point.
Great video as always John. What size is the new tool post & where from? Banggood? I will collect my M300 when I get back from sea next month. Brilliant job mate 👍🏽
Another great video John.
I'm after the same toolpost for my Colchester. Do you happen to know where it was purchased and what size it is?
Cheers.
Pity you don't have a surface grinder, with which to remove the dings from the compound slide.
I’m not sure I understand. Are you replacing the roller thrust bearing with a soft washer? If so, that won’t work out well in the long run. Those bearings are pretty cheap, just get another one.
I should have mentioned that a new bearing and thrust washers have been ordered. We just wanted the lathe working
@@doubleboost ok, that makes sense.
I am not sure why you would want to use a die nut to finish the thread when you have an insert designed to full form cut the thread. If the OD is correct when the insert starts to trim the thread it should be all good. Dies nuts to me are for repairing damaged threads and not making new ones. Liked the part when you emeryed the sides of the job but where were your vice safety jaws? I hope offer some good advice. Ian Qualified fitter and turner.
Hi Ian My vice has aluminium jaws fitted ,much softer than the cast iron part I was working on . Using a die nut to finish a thread is common practice among people like me that just "piss about"
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