Reconditioning a Relmac lathe

[Robin Hewitt]

Why doesn't the metal around that offset bush look like cast iron?

Is this the back end or is there paint on the thrust bearing face?

Why is there paint inside the bearing?

[irving2008]

Why doesn't the metal around that offset bush look like cast iron?

Is this the back end or is there paint on the thrust bearing face?

Why is there paint inside the bearing?

I don't know, but it is definately cast iron. This is the thrust bearing face and as to the paint... an overzealous repaint job sometime in the past. Obviously the bearing was shot already and I reckon paint got in through the oiler hole and spread around... who knows maybe it made it run smoother for some unsuspecting buyer... I do know that the guy who owned it before me had it 6y and never used it and it was already painted when he got it - this isnt a standard colour BTW, as standard they were painted hi-gloss black like this one:



It going to be stripped right back and repainted black with gold or red detailing (just cos I fancy it)

[Robin Hewitt]

Is it possible this is a fixit bushing inside the original bushing? Suggest you remove the paint :D

[irving2008]

Is it possible this is a fixit bushing inside the original bushing? Suggest you remove the paint :D

Nope...here's a pic with the white metal bearing removed... and all nicely cleaned up. You can clearly see the anchor which stops the bearing turning in the casting.