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    Clausing 2287 20" Drill Press Spindle Problems

    Don't have the original bearings that were installed. New bearings were ordered from Clausing using the part numbers in the manual. For the amount of money I paid Clausing I'd hope they're the correct ones. Another bit of info, I did check the column squareness with a ground precsion 8"...
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    Clausing 2287 20" Drill Press Spindle Problems

    Having some pretty frustrating problems with this thing since I purchased it. I've used my Bridgeport for drilling duties for years. Found a nice used Clausing 20" and decided to go for it. This drill is a tank!! Its mounted on a huge cast iron table, 460V 3phase that I had rewound for 230V 3...
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    Clausing 2287 20" Drill Press Spindle Problems

    Having some pretty frustrating problems with this thing since I purchased it. I've used my Bridgeport for drilling duties for years. Found a nice used Clausing 20" and decided to go for it. This drill is a tank!! Its mounted on a huge cast iron table, 460V 3phase the I had rewound for 230V 3...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    I remember my other Soutbend 13 being rather noisy with the lead screw engaged. I think it's just a trait of southbends. Comparing it to my 16" import gearhead lathe, it's about the same. They're both a lot quiter than my ironworker!! I won't complain about a little noise.
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    The 90 degree oilers required an extension that was machined to the right length and just right enough to provide a press fit into the cup. The total time for the overhaul was about 2 months. That was working on it just about every night for a few hours, maybe a little more on the weekends...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    First paying job was a Remington "Remage" conversion using a 16" barrel. The heavy ten had no problem getting it dialed in through the headstock. Chambering went ok, the travel on the tailstock leaves little to be desired!! Chamber runout was under 2 tenths, im happy with that. Just today I...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    Finally got it in place, wired, leveled and adjusted. The new Dorian tool post and tooling is a perfect match for this little guy. Went with the DCMT tooling to give me some tool clearance and versatility. Decided to go with a leather drive belt. Seems to work good enough for what i'm gonna...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the taper attachment, tailstock and collet rack refurb. After completion I really had to decide how I wanted to re-arrange the shop. I've got a fork lift but it was easier just using the hoist to do the machine shuffle boogie. I purchased this lathe to...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    Apron, cross slide and compound were up next. Scraping was still visible on both compound and cross slide. After assembly the center of the travel is a tad looser than both extrems, not bad though. The new screw nuts took all excess backlash out. I have about 10 thou on both. Did a couple...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    Gearbox was next. Several of the bushings were toast. Had to machine all the new bushings as I couldn't find any exact matches. New bearings on the lead screw and on the upper shaft. Once it was all assembled it was a tad tight, but I think it'll loosen up after a little use. It was obvious...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    I disassembled all components down to the last nut and bolt. Collet adapter was indeed stuck in the spindle, took some effort to get it out. The lathe rebuild has been completed for a couple months now, I just haven't had time to share the progress. Later this evening I'll attach the rest of...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    It's starting to take shape!! Headstock was next. Unfortunately didn't get any pics of assembly during the teardown. The spindle bearings were in near new shape, no gouges or discoloration to speak of. It was obvious someone had the spindle out at one time. They didn't loosen the screws...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    Next was the bed and legs. I used the Rustoleum Hammered series of paint. I like the way the texture hides some of the flaws in the casting. I sprayed it with my standard primer gun and I'll have to admit, it turned out pretty nice. The adjusting screw on the tailstock side is a pretty nifty...
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    Cabinet and underdrive completed.
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    New To Me Southbend Heavy 10 Rebuild (Picture Heavy)

    After inspecting what he had and doing an inventory (amazingly it was all there!!), I decided to start on the cabinet and underdrive.
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