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For Sale / Wanted / Complete set up......even more pics
« Last post by V8-108 on May 12, 2024, 08:23:11 PM »last of the pics.....
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For Sale / Wanted / Complete set up......more pics
« Last post by V8-108 on May 12, 2024, 08:21:53 PM »Further pics.....
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For Sale / Wanted / Complete set up for sale
« Last post by V8-108 on May 12, 2024, 08:02:23 PM »Complete set up for sale, including......
Fox F46-255 lathe. Swivel headstock with bed extension. Variable speed (500-2000rpm). Tool rest extension. Complete with legs and in great condition.
Large selection of tools, including an "as new" boxed set of Record Power tools, Robert Sorby carbide hollowing tool, Robert Sorby sander/polisher, set of David Lloyd carbides (round, square and diamond), extra large gouge and selection of other chisels and gouges.
Record Power SC4 chuck (boxed) with adaptor to fit the Fox lathe
Record Power remounting jaws with full set (2 different lots) of rubber jaws complete with all mounting screws.
Record Power BS9 9" band saw. As new, virtually unused and comes with spare blades.
Large selection of various blanks, off cuts and logs. There is oak, holly, mahogany, purple heart, birch, blackthorn, all sorts......lots of interesting and usable bits, large and small.
Chisel/gouge sharpening jig complete with bench grinder. Will sharpen of all the above - fingernail finish etc. etc.
There is also a Tormek Supergrind grinder in need of a little TLC (needs a few sparesetc.) which I will also throw in.
Having trouble posting pics, so please contact me if you want to see images
Collection is from East Yorkshire (HU19) and my contact number is 07722 435531
Fox F46-255 lathe. Swivel headstock with bed extension. Variable speed (500-2000rpm). Tool rest extension. Complete with legs and in great condition.
Large selection of tools, including an "as new" boxed set of Record Power tools, Robert Sorby carbide hollowing tool, Robert Sorby sander/polisher, set of David Lloyd carbides (round, square and diamond), extra large gouge and selection of other chisels and gouges.
Record Power SC4 chuck (boxed) with adaptor to fit the Fox lathe
Record Power remounting jaws with full set (2 different lots) of rubber jaws complete with all mounting screws.
Record Power BS9 9" band saw. As new, virtually unused and comes with spare blades.
Large selection of various blanks, off cuts and logs. There is oak, holly, mahogany, purple heart, birch, blackthorn, all sorts......lots of interesting and usable bits, large and small.
Chisel/gouge sharpening jig complete with bench grinder. Will sharpen of all the above - fingernail finish etc. etc.
There is also a Tormek Supergrind grinder in need of a little TLC (needs a few sparesetc.) which I will also throw in.
Having trouble posting pics, so please contact me if you want to see images
Collection is from East Yorkshire (HU19) and my contact number is 07722 435531
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by Bill21 on May 03, 2024, 08:06:50 PM »My Axminster AT1416VS has an Inverter which is protected by a steel enclosure that has large openings at the top, bottom and front! The top opening is mostly filled with the fins of a large heat sink so not easily sealed. Maybe the inverter itself has better than expected dust protection? Many of these lathes seem to have been sold over the years but I’m not aware of any issues with the inverter? Due to its compact size and good 14” bowl capacity they have been popular with demonstrators and have I’m sure been put through their paces.
Edit: This is the inverter of the current version of my lathe.
Edit: This is the inverter of the current version of my lathe.
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by Duncan A on May 03, 2024, 10:34:09 AM »Many lathes, including good quality ones, are fitted with inverters that have little or no protection against dust.
Typically, the protection will be to IP20, but it should be more like IP66.
Many inverter manuals state that their IP20 inverters should be mounted within a dust-proof cabinet in dirty environments but then supply to manufacturers that ignore this recommendation.
Haydock supply their retrofit control packages in proper steel cabinets but lathe manufacturers usually don't!
This is all to do with money as illustrated by the Invertek Optidrive E3 range of inverters: https://www.motorcontrolwarehouse.co.uk/invertek-optidrive-inverter.html?kw_rating=40&voltage_input=17
The IP66 version of a 1.5kW inverter adds about £60 to the price of the IP20 equivalent. So, for less than £100 saving you will usually get a "not fit for purpose" inverter setup on a multi-thousand pound lathe. Funny old world isn't it?
The miracle is that these unprotected devices work as reliably as they do.
If I'm concerned about dust ingress, I vacuum around the inverter vents regularly and sometimes put some filter material over the vents, also vacuumed regularly. Possibly unnecessary, but gives me peace of mind and should help extend the life of the inverter.
Duncan
Typically, the protection will be to IP20, but it should be more like IP66.
Many inverter manuals state that their IP20 inverters should be mounted within a dust-proof cabinet in dirty environments but then supply to manufacturers that ignore this recommendation.
Haydock supply their retrofit control packages in proper steel cabinets but lathe manufacturers usually don't!
This is all to do with money as illustrated by the Invertek Optidrive E3 range of inverters: https://www.motorcontrolwarehouse.co.uk/invertek-optidrive-inverter.html?kw_rating=40&voltage_input=17
The IP66 version of a 1.5kW inverter adds about £60 to the price of the IP20 equivalent. So, for less than £100 saving you will usually get a "not fit for purpose" inverter setup on a multi-thousand pound lathe. Funny old world isn't it?
The miracle is that these unprotected devices work as reliably as they do.
If I'm concerned about dust ingress, I vacuum around the inverter vents regularly and sometimes put some filter material over the vents, also vacuumed regularly. Possibly unnecessary, but gives me peace of mind and should help extend the life of the inverter.
Duncan
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by jay on May 02, 2024, 11:06:50 PM » Both my lathes have vfd (one used professionally (General 260 ) for 20 yrs and my Graduate used lightly for 20 ) have been reliable. The Graduate I put a Haydock system on which is in a sealed can on the wall in a damp garage .I wonder if sealing the electronics in a can off the lathe has helped .
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by Bill21 on May 02, 2024, 05:41:35 PM »Having seen other folks issues with variable speed controls I was very surprised at the amount of dust that can sometimes get into these units. It’s not uncommon though judging by one of the comments in the link I posted earlier. Do let us know how you get on.
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by Dave Wraight on May 02, 2024, 12:16:03 PM »Thanks. Im going to open up the VSLK unit and have a look and possible clean out!
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by Bill21 on May 02, 2024, 11:34:40 AM »If it is a speed related issue, have a look at this thread.
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/record-variable-speed.102939/
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/record-variable-speed.102939/
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General Discussion / Re: CL4 and VSLK replacement units
« Last post by Bill21 on May 02, 2024, 11:29:36 AM »You don’t say specifically what is wrong with the VSLK. Sometimes taking the cover off of these control units and carefully cleaning the inside can help. If the problem is related to the potentiometer then these are often not too difficult to replace. There may be other easily replaced components inside the unit as well if you know someone who’s handy with a soldering iron?