Hi I have a Very old Record Coronet Lathe. Its a real clunker but has served me faithfully for several years. Its difficult to align the headstock to tailstock perfectly because of its design.
Question
I find that my alignment is off just 1 to 1.5 milimeters Is that an acceptable error.
Sincerely Keith
Keith; these lathes can be adjusted so the centers line up exactly, dead on. Tell us which way your centers are out: up and/or down or front to back or a little of both. Accuracy of the center points of the Record lathes depends on the "flatness" (?) of the surface the bed is bolted to. One can move the alignment of the center points by shimming under the front or back corners of the cast iron end brackets(?). This has the effect of twisting the bed bars which will in turn bring the centers into alignment; or out of alignment depending which corners are shimmed. Good luck. Edward
Thanks I will take another look at it. I believe ( from memory ) that the headstock is shifted down and to the front a little. Shimming seems to be the answer.Thanks I will get back to you.
Sincerely Keith
Hello Keith
This > Keith; these lathes can be adjusted so the centers line up exactly, dead
Jo-Anne
Headstock
Front-Down ..about an equal amount
Looks likw the shim should be placed front right Metal Shims
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required