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May be able to find a gear that will work from “Boston Gear”. The rest of the parts should be simple to make. If you don’t have the tools to make the parts, McMaster sells many off the shelf bushings, gears, and shafts. May take a bit of altering, but you should be able to make it work again...

Re: Disaster Lathe: 1943 Sidney The repair and work Are looking great. Hang in there. I’m sure this machine has seen plenty of hammer and chisel mechanics over the years. I know most of my machines have, that’s for sure. Whenever I run into these frustrating repair situations I think about...

Happy to hear that you are making progress. These are nice machines once you do a little tuneup. Did your back gear bushings fit well? You may be surprised with how much your machine is worth. Probably in the 2-3000 range depending on your area. There are a lot of folks who just want to buy...

I would like to start this conversation out by saying that I am not a spindle expert by any means. This is only my personal opinion and I have zero formal education on the subject. It is my personal belief that industrial bearings were more than adequate for the 5400. In fact, this is what...

On this caliber of Lathe, .0005 is pretty good. Over what length and diameter are you getting that result? I’ve seen some folks who have machines that are pretty worn, use their level on the carriage. That way the readings are relative to how the carriage is riding on the bed and taking the...

Andy, I replaced the bearings with what was existing in this machine, and the previous machine. I believe these to be “Industrial” grade. Not sure where that lands on the ABEC scale. Personally, given the grade of these machines, and the existing wear, I believe that this is more than adequate...

Yes. This machine was sold last weekend. It’s a nice way for me to fund the garage, while enjoying the hobby of repairing machines. The guy I sold it to had a South Bend Heavy 10 that we were able to work into a trade in deal. It will be the next machine going under the knife! Sent from my...

I am asking 2600 in Dayton Ohio. Sounds like they fetch a lot more in areas like California. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well that’s the last of it! Over the last few days I was able to fit the chuck, install the badges, and knock out all of the final touches. I’m really happy with how it turned out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here are the parts that I have. Please note that the sleeve with the keyway has a small crack in the corner. I know that it needs repaired, but I figured somebody could measure it and make a replacement if they decided to purchase the parts. Not everything is here so please look at the pictures...

Also, if I plan to put something in storage where there is the possibility of it getting rusty, or if I know I won’t be using that item for a while, I will coat it with lithium spray grease or lanolin oil. So far it hasn’t stained any of the metal that I am protecting as long as the surface is...

Thanks! It was looking pretty tired before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Let me know if you need anything. By the end of this, I will have a near complete clutch assembly that I would be willing to part with for a fair price. Mine was noisy as well. I tried to find an off the shelf replacement, but I was unable to track one down for a reasonable price. I...

So far so good. I was able to get the clutch assembly back together and operating smoothly. All the bearings were shot as usual. I also found a broken key. It broke exactly where you would expect it to, so when making the replacement I milled a radius at the bottom of the groove. Additionally, I...

The Guys have it right. 1957 Monarch 10EE. Square dial, WIAD drive. Originally sold to NCR in Dayton, OH. I never thought I would own one. I just got lucky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk