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you have probably mentioned this before, but how do you measure runout specific to the chuck? thanks

I'm in, thanks

any GJ members in the 60073 area code want these 1/3 hp bench grinders (no wheels) free? They both run well, I just have 2 many projects. Send me a PM if you can come get either or both of them.

anyone want these parts free? just pay shipping, thanks. Send me PM.

yeah, but I also like the mass/stability of a lathe for taking the measurements as well. I'll re-read FrankLee's process. thanks

well, it seems there were some burrs (??) maybe on the taper. I tried the above recommendations, and nothing seemed conclusive. So I finally tried some 1000 grit wet sanding while rotating the assembly from the pulley. I did one light pass for 30 seconds, cleaned well and did another heaver...

thanks Jeff and FrankLee. I have been thoroughly cleaning both the taper and chuck with alcohol and lint free wrag. I did run a marking test. I blacked out the taper, let it dry, lightly installed the chuck and rotated the spindle while holding the chuck still. The below pictures show the...

Hi Jeff: thanks for all the info here and on your videos. I have a few questions as I have been fixing up a couple of Craftsman King Seely presses, both are 80 series. I am still struggling with runout, I did get my 1st rebuild down to ~ 5 thou runout on a straight bit, I had to replace the...

so I drilled and tapped to 5/16-18. The 1st pic is with a 5/16 bolt, the 2nd pic is with that same bolt modified to a point on the end, and the 3rd pic is with a cone tip set screw. The 2nd pic idea would work except for the bolt head would not fit into the counterbore, so I just ordered the...

@FrankLee: yeah, brain fart on my part, was obvious this morning when looking at it again. The screw is smaller than the existing hole/threads. Someone has modified. There may be some threads there, I'll try some #10 screws first and see. Good point to use cone point on the bigger size...

I have an issue on my CMan 80 reassembly. I have had this machine for over a year, waiting for a good spindle. I don't remember if it originally had the screws in place, but I think it did, since I have several screws in my spare parts box. The 8-32 machine screws that hold the pulley assembly...

Yeah, I won't be using the drill press itself as an arbor press. Simple idea on the 2-arm, but of course, I never thought of that. Thanks. and a look of a machine that may have missed a preventative maintenance along the way ...

so what size arbor press is needed to remove the collar from Jacobs 33 chucks? I had access to a 3 or 4 ton previously, but not anymore. Thanks

good. I am just disappointed. I have been looking recently at JZiggy's setup. Would be nice, trying to justify it to myself. Thanks again for the reply. Time now for a long overdue cleaning on this machine.

thanks for the reply Jim. I think the whole center pulley setup is shot on this machine. It looks like the mount was spinning in the column shaft. Ugh. Now I have 2 machines that still need parts. For now I'll focus on just using the motor to spindle belt setup, and go as slow as that will...

I recently picked up what I figured was a parts donor 80 series. I have 2 of this series already, and one of them needs a column and a spindle, and would be dedicated to metal work. This recent FBM posting looked promising, plus it looked to have the slow speed pulley in the posted pics. Well...

I picked up this Samson 5253 for $15 recently. I cleaned it well, and wire wheeled everything. It is well used, but still has fairly tight and smooth leadscrew engagement. I think the jaws are cast in place ?? (sorry, forgot to get pics of that). I need to file down the flats of the dynamic...

I picked up this MBC Century stack recently, mostly for the tools that were inside. C57 and C29, both 1968. I removed all of the drawers and started cleaning the shells. The insides are in pretty good shape, the bottom 2 chest drawers need some work, though all of the drawers slide fairly...

I recently picked up this 1/3hp Wissota E33, serial W-5-75, for $40. Very clean, other than the bottom cover. I'll de-rust that and paint, then get some new wheels. The inside is clean, wires and terminations look good. Then I need to find some good shields. I have one of the shield...

I recently picked up this Rock Island 593 for $25. It has a few issues, but should be ok user vise. A previous owner seems to have used the vise for a long time with no jaws, its a mess. I may just add some soft jaw covers and use as is. The handle has some bends I'll see if I can straighten...