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  1. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Scan ebay for "steady rest." You will likely never find anyone specifically selling a Bradford steady but there is a chance somebody throws one up without knowing what it is. There are lots of random steadys for sale where people dont know what machine they came off of. Also hit up Interplant...
  2. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Sorry machine has been sent off to a good home!
  3. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    I am putting this machine up for sale. We are getting ready to move to Detroit and will be upgrading to a larger machine when i get there. Hopefully there is someone out there who can keep it throwing chips! Here is what is included: Bradford Metalmaster 14.5"x36" $2950 Steady Rest Follow...
  4. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    I think it's 3.5" but i cant pull the cover off right now. A bigger motor pulley will increase your RPMs which is probably not a bad thing but you definitely don't want rubbing.
  5. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Check out "machinery skates" on ebay. Its easy as pie....just watch out for your tootsies when you roll it off lol. Offer still stands if you guys need stuff worked on before i leave.
  6. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Just a few hundred more than mine. You can get that with a tilt deck trailer from sunbelt.
  7. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    That is a good machine right there!
  8. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Teco L510 Super easy to use
  9. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    I ended up going the easy route which was a 20’ power cable to the VFD. I managed to make a discrete....wall....passage....hole....and just hot swap with the dryer. The one hazard I encountered was with my wife when I forget to plug the dryer back in :doh:
  10. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    So as it sits that feed rod should be engaged provided you have the headstock fwd/rev handle engaged. Vacuoline 1409 is what you want for oil. It is an old school formulated way oil with tackifier unlike the other current popular Mobil offering which escapes me. This is an ISO68 weight oil.
  11. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    The spring on the feed rod is part of the auto disengage feature. There are two adjustable sliders that have recessed hex heads which are moved to set the disengage points. So as you auto feed left or right when the carriage hits the slider the spring will compress and the feed rod will...
  12. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    With the saddle off the apron may be binding as the weight is just kind of flopping around at that point without the saddle to hold it in correct alignment. The gear on the top is how you engage/disengage the lead screw. That should slide to the left and right. This is a feature that allows you...
  13. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Looks like a 1941 war baby based on the serial number! The spindle should be threaded. So with the low gears and clutch set you should be able to rotate the chuck towards you to un-thread it from the spindle. That looks like a heavy one so make sure you have some help and lay something over the...
  14. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Nice looking machine! I see a micrometer stop on the left end of the bed right next to the headstock. Thats a nice find! Does it have a taper attachment? Take a look under the tailstock on top of the way in that area there should be a serial number. That will let you figure out the date of...
  15. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    I did not replace them. Mine were in decent shape. What size did you get? Lets see some pics!
  16. FJsapper

    Trail ride thread

    I'll be there!
  17. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Aaaand we’re digital! Getting cross slide set up with DRO as well. It was super easy and cost less than $200 including the ancient eBay tablet. Touchdro control board, two eBay glass scales, and the tablet. Once I figure out how to do it I’m going to set up a rotary table and try to cut gears.
  18. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

  19. FJsapper

    Bradford Metalmaster Lathe Resurrection

    Been busy. Few update pictures of the spade boring setup and coolant pump. Boring 17-4 stainless 8"x1/5" like a charm:
  20. FJsapper

    Monthly club meeting

    Awwwwwww yeah
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