25-02-2014, 02:20 PM
Hi,
Thanks Big Al, yes it's coming along and I think if you lived nearer my blaster would be in for some heavy use?
I had another good session in the garage this morning. I intended to replace the counter-shaft bearings so before getting into re-painting I thought I'd do these now and I'm glad I made this decision. I knew the lathe to be noisy when I bought it thinking most of the noise due to worn motor bearings which I've replaced. The pictures below show what I found as I removed both bearings; the grease had just about solidified; the pulleys spun OK but now with the bearings in my hands I could hardly turn them. I've just ordered a pair of new 6304 bearings through eBay costing £7 including delivery these being rubber sealed types. It's strange to see these original open type bearings but no external method of greasing via grease nipples?
To finish the morning I did quite a bit more blasting on small items. The pulleys have come up well. I now need to clean the garage because it is incredibly dirty after all the paint stripping. I also need to buy the new paint but as yet I'm unsure whether to brush or spray; if I spray I could buy primer filler at Rufforth Auto Jumble together with a small Bergen touch up spray gun fitted with an 100 ml cup to save me cleaning my big gun out. These Bergen spray guns look excellent value at around £15 each and are of the HVLP type which cut down a great deal on over spray.
I can't believe how much I ache after a couple of hours blasting; working in a cold breeze doesn't help but as they say no pain no gain?
Kind regards, Col.
Thanks Big Al, yes it's coming along and I think if you lived nearer my blaster would be in for some heavy use?
I had another good session in the garage this morning. I intended to replace the counter-shaft bearings so before getting into re-painting I thought I'd do these now and I'm glad I made this decision. I knew the lathe to be noisy when I bought it thinking most of the noise due to worn motor bearings which I've replaced. The pictures below show what I found as I removed both bearings; the grease had just about solidified; the pulleys spun OK but now with the bearings in my hands I could hardly turn them. I've just ordered a pair of new 6304 bearings through eBay costing £7 including delivery these being rubber sealed types. It's strange to see these original open type bearings but no external method of greasing via grease nipples?
To finish the morning I did quite a bit more blasting on small items. The pulleys have come up well. I now need to clean the garage because it is incredibly dirty after all the paint stripping. I also need to buy the new paint but as yet I'm unsure whether to brush or spray; if I spray I could buy primer filler at Rufforth Auto Jumble together with a small Bergen touch up spray gun fitted with an 100 ml cup to save me cleaning my big gun out. These Bergen spray guns look excellent value at around £15 each and are of the HVLP type which cut down a great deal on over spray.
I can't believe how much I ache after a couple of hours blasting; working in a cold breeze doesn't help but as they say no pain no gain?
Kind regards, Col.
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