LaBlond Regel Lathe

[dalem9]

On my lathe is a taper attachment ,I can not figure out how to use it. Could use some help .Thanks in advance. Dale

 

[steamer]

Well for one thing the clamp bolt is missing for the TA slide block.

I would also want ot know if it's a true telescopic attachment or do you need to disconnect the leadscrew nut first.

If I were you I would go on line and find a manual for the machine,,,,,then come on back and I think we can talk you though it.

Dave

 

[dalem9]

I have looked online alot but have not found anything, I beleive it is a telscopeit type .I have removed the big nut in the picture still will not work .I have the part that bolts to the bed too. I have taken it all apart to see how it works ,I think I have it figure out but no go.Thanks Dale

 

[dalem9]

In the lower picture their is a stud that has to be fixed to the slide . Would you have to loosing the wedge in the cross slide .Thanks Dale

 

[steamer]

OK

with the lathe OFF! This is important!

lock the TA bed on the bed, and re-install the clamp bolt/handle and tighten it.

Set the TA slide to a signifcant angle....like 15 degrees or something large like that

With the carriage hand wheel, move the saddle back and forth about 3-4 inches.

Does the cross slide move in an out following the TA?.....or does it lock up completely and not move?

Let me know

Dave

 

[steamer]

In the middle of the second picture is a round boss in the middle of the slotted bar. There should be a bolt or lever/bolt that will lock the slotted bar to the carriage located directly underneath it.

Dave

 

[steamer]

The dovetail slide that the carriage is mounted to is the taper attachment slide. That slide gets set to the angle required, and the saddle moves along the bed with respect to it...moving the cross slide as it goes.

Dave

 

[dalem9]

Yes you are right .but I can not get the cross slide to move with the taper slide Thanks Dale

 

[dalem9]

In side the cross slide screw goes in and out. saw that when I had it apart .you can not move it at all even by hand.Dale

 

[dalem9]

yes this does lock it to the taper slide.Thanks Dale

 

[steamer]

OK....it's bound up or the gib is too tight....you will need to correct that first....start by cleaning the dovetail, and then loosen the TA carriage gib.

That should free it up enough to move. There is a non swiveling dovetail below the one that swivels. You should take some time to clean that one too before you get to far afield here....it's probably dirty and in need of lubrication.

Dave

 

[dalem9]

I have loosened the jib on the cross slide .and still no go.Thanks
Dale

 

[steamer]

If everything free's up, and the cross slide still won't slide with the TA, then there are two things to check

A It's not a true telescopic leadscrew, and the leadscrew nut needs to be disconnected from the cross slide carriage to use the TA

or

B The telescopic leadscrew is also bound up and needs to be cleaned/lubricated....ect.


When you had it apart, were you able to move the rear portion of the cross slide leadscrew axially with respect to the apron?

Dave

 

[dalem9]

Yes the taper slide moves freely .Dale

 

[steamer]

never mind you answered that ;D

And Everything else is moving OK?

I'll try to find a cross sectional picture so we're all on the same page here.

Dave

 

[dalem9]

Yes I will try everything again tomorrow and will let you all know .Thanks bunches Dale

 

[steamer]

OK here's a picture

The clamp in the far upper right hand corner is the bed clamp. That needs to be locked down to the lathe bed to use the TA.

the clamp in the slotted link also needs to be locked down.

The lower dovetail slide, which is attached to the bed clamp in my first sentence, always slides parallel to the lathe bed when the TA is locked down to the lathe bed and in use.

The upper dovetail and carraige block on the TA is the slide that is set to the appropriate angle for the part at hand.

the saddle cross slide can do this because the leadscrew is splined together so that it rotates as one unit, but is free to slide axially when required.


Hope that helps

Dave

 

[dalem9]

My guess is that the jibbs are set to tight ,I just found a navy manual and I am doing things right .Will try what I have learned tomorrow will let you know .Thank you very much for helping me Dale

 

[steamer]

Your Welcome....


Dave

 

[dalem9]

Good night to all you great guys .Thanks again Dale