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Started with a $500 lathe, Prentiss Tools, 1950s - we converted it to hydraulic drive.
[[Image:Feflathe.jpg]]
We ran it first on a MicroCube - 1 hp hydraulic, electric power unit.
[[Image:mirolathe.jpg]]
Then got it converted to the 27hp power cube running on idle.
[[Image:feflathe1.jpg]]
[[Image:feflathe1.jpg]]
[[Image:feflathe2.jpg]]
[[Image:feflathe2.jpg]]

Revision as of 10:18, 20 May 2014

Start

Started with a $500 lathe, Prentiss Tools, 1950s - we converted it to hydraulic drive.

Feflathe.jpg

We ran it first on a MicroCube - 1 hp hydraulic, electric power unit.

Mirolathe.jpg

Then got it converted to the 27hp power cube running on idle.


Feflathe1.jpg Feflathe2.jpg Feflathe3.jpg

Lathe Drive - PTO Hydraulic Motor Drive

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Distance in loose position - 8" - 11". If smallest driven wheel is 5.5" and next is 8", then a 36" belt should fit both.

Using 6-spline PTO motor for power.

Prentiss Machine Tool Lathe

Broaching an Inner Keyway by Tubalcain

Parting (Cutting Off) on a Lathe