I guess I should have been clearer in my original question. The Ilion 9/10 Lathe renovation book says, after assembly, put a small amount teflon grease into the spindle cone as well as the back gear s

Speaking of lube... What is the best way to get the Teflon grease into the spindle? The book says a grease fitting, but then does one need a dedicated mini grease gun for this special grease? Erik A

Dave Eggebraaten… unusual name… Friend from Florida married someone with that same name.

Carl, Eddie Thanks for the info. Not being familiar with the whole collet setup, I just wasn't sure... And yes, there is a hole on the spindle protector for a C spanner (which I don't have just yet) E

Hi all. I just got a spindle protector off ebay, but think maybe there is a problem. When all assembled with the collet sleeve and a collet, the spindle protector is about 3/16" from the lip of the co

And you don't run the serpentine belt "inside out". Very smooth and quiet. Of course you have to take your lathe apart to install... Erik A

I used this chart to figure out what serpentine belt to use. Using the Industry Number, you can go to RockAuto and order cheaper... https://www.grainger.com/search/fleet-vehicle-maintenance/vehicle-en

This was a good reference to figure out Dayco sizes and their respective number. Then I went to Rock Auto to purchase. Erik A https://www.grainger.com/search/fleet-vehicle-maintenance/vehicle-engine-r

there. fixed it for you. 1 if buy South Bend, 2 if buy...

try here. (this is what I used) https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/16-5-soow-portable-cord-600v-ul-csa Erik A 16/5 SOOW Cable • Cut by the Foot | Wire & Cable Your Way 16/5 SOOW Cable is a UL/CSA Lis

Maybe, if just for this! Erik A

You might consider an in-line unit. This is what I have on my lathe because the 1946 GE motor did not come with overload protection... Erik A

I had exactly the same problem.... a 12-24 die from McM Carr did the trick. Erik A

Well, I returned the Bostar QCTP for a refund. Maybe I just got a bad one, but decided to try the SHARS... A bit more expensive and 5 tool holders vs the 8 that came with the Bostar, but... Much bette

Well, unless a previous owner added set screws, and shortened the existing ones, I'd say doubles is not likely. Erik A

Yeah that was a booger for me as well! Both of the set screws created burs that with the sludge, made it a PITA to disassemble. To start with, I worked the collar toward the cone pully until I could l

You don't have to get the pin out of the t-nut to remove the tee nut. The screw just forces the pin sideways against the side of the bore for the tee nut... so with pressure off by removing the screw,

Yes, I have been waffling on the wrench. I know it ought to be grey, but it is hard to lose sight of it in yellow 😉 Erik A

Mine has no machining besides the drilled hole either. Erik A

I had SW match the area that was behind the QC gear box, as I figured that would have been protected from fading and abuse. They did a really good job on the match. Have to say it looks slightly green