help with leblond lathe

[BFalfa]

I have a late 1940s leblond regal lathe 13". the nut on the crossfeed broke the other day. does anyone know where I could get a replacement nut? thanks.

 

[A_Pmech]

Be sitting down when you get the quote.

http://www.leblondusa.com/

 

[BFalfa]

Be sitting down when you get the quote.

http://www.leblondusa.com/

hmmm..i don't like the sound of that!..

 

[rsanter]

Make one or have it made

Bob

 

[Ign]

Not uncommon for guys to be parting machines, incl Leblonds, at PM

 

[toolchaser]

A&P Mech aint lying about the price from the mfg., Ebay or maybe the PM forum

 

[BFalfa]

A&P Mech aint lying about the price from the mfg., Ebay or maybe the PM forum

what is the PM forum?

 

[A_Pmech]

FWIW, there's no reason why you can't make your own nut. They're usually pretty simple lathe work. Use a solid carbide boring bar to reduce chatter or make a set of acme taps.

 

[Rentawrench]

Watch this he's casting a slug to make a nut . he has whole series on threading theshaft too. Good Luck an have Fun.

 

[toolchaser]

The Practical Machinist forum, beware, they can be a little gruff with newbies

 

[kazlx]

Check plaza machinery. Otherwise make one or have one made. Some of the home machinist forums have RFQ areas.

http://plazamachinery.com/

 

[454ragtop]

Might check with these guys http://www.millermachineandfabrication.com/ Don't see Leblond listed, but doesn't mean he can't help, won't hurt to ask. Never used him myself, but have heard good things on PM.
HTH, Jim

 

[BFalfa]

thanks for the help, gonna try to make one.