Help I broke my lathe

Dec 06, 2006 4 Replies
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I broke the base for my tool rest on an old rockwell/delta/homecraft. I had the local machine shop weld it, but broke it again. I've tried e-bay and several other searches, but have not found a replacement. The number on the cast iron base is ddl171. This lathe is 50 something age wise and all the new tool rest bases appear to be quite different. Can anyone give me some insight as to a solution or somewhere I can find a replacement. I have considered having the machine shop mill a slot in a thick metal slab and weld(tap for threads) on a support for the tool rest shaft. Has anyone tried this? MinnJim



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I believe you can use a banjo from another lathe . . . ie . . . Oneway, JEt , etc . . just measure the width of the slot, width of the ways and you should have it . . .

Take a tape to some buddy's house and start measuring, you will find a match . . .

Steve

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"MinnJim" wrote in news:1165374497.910782.130630@

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You really don't need an exact replacement for the piece (banjo), but a replacement that will fit. Measure the distance between the ways and the length of the banjo. You may be able to find one that will fit your lathe even if it needs a bit of finagling or fettling to fit. Post again with the dimensions and some may be able to help. Hank

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Hi Jim here's a link to a delta banjo, if that is what you want.

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Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo

M> I broke the base for my tool rest on an old rockwell/delta/homecraft. I

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Jim,

Maybe you are missing an opportunity here....

After you look at and price the Delta banjo, you might also price a new Jet mini lathe. Is it move up time?

Old Guy Hoping the Minnesota weather breaks so I can get some turning time

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