Love of lathes.

[Retired]

Hi,

Thanks Refugee; as long as undue force isn't applied all should be well; unfortunately novices tend to jump in throwing caution to the wind usually resulting in damage.

As promised Refugee here are a few more pictures showing how the idler pulley was located within the bed. The image of the end of the bed now clearly shows the outer hole and another image shows the inner hole; access to the inner hole is rather restricted by the strengthening web between the ways nearby. One image also shows the rectangular hole cast in the head-stock base where the belt runs; the other half of the belt comes up from the counter-shaft between the ways and over the mandrel pulleys via the idler pulley; I've not seen this arrangement previously so it adds a bit more interest.

I've just had a heavy session removing paint and dirt from the front of the bed which has taken all morning leaving me with aching arms. Pity I daren't use the blaster but gently does it to avoid damage.

The new counter-shaft bearings have just arrived and I'm sure the Lorch will welcome these?

Kind regards, Col.