Hi Everyone,
This is my first post, so a bit of background:
My name is Pete, and I live in Sheffield. About 35 years ago I went into the local tool shop to buy a drill bit, and came out with a lRecord Coronet No. 0 lathe! ( old habits die hard, I still go to Lidl for a bottle of milk, and come out with an electric drill etc!!!)
Anyway, after 35 years of happy wood turning, the lathe is in need of a bit of tlc. I've sources headstock bearings and a new belt without any problem, but the motor bearings are dry and in need of replacement.
I'e taken the motor apart, and managed to force some grease into the bearings, which now sound so much better. There's no play in the bearings, but I'd like to replace them as it looks quite a straightforward job.
The motor is a BROOK CROMPTON 250W 1425rpm Single phase No. BC2206H/08
I've been in touch with Brook Crompton, but they have no data on this motor.
I would be very grateful if anybody knows the spec of the bearings used in this motor please.
I guess I could just remove the old ones, measure them, and find replacements, but I'm reticent to do this, in case I can't get a match, and damage the original ones in the process, so this would be a last resort, as it's running reasonably quietly again now.
The other option would be a new motor, Brook Crompton still make an identical looking motor But it retails at almost $300 (they're prices are in $US )
Cheaper motors are available for other lathes such as "Machine Mart" for about £95,( but the motor orientation is different and it rotates in the opposite direction) but I'd like to keep the original as it's beautifully made, and the shaft protrudes by 50mm which is a lot longer than others I've seem, and I don't want the faff of machining an extension shaft.
Anyway, I'd be really grateful if anyone has any in fo on this motor please
Thanks very much
Best wishes....Pete