Trueing chuck jaws, take 2, or a day well spent...

[BillTodd]

Did you inside and outside faces?

all this belt changing is a pain..

Isn't it just !

I've been looking at the possibility of using a Scooter variator (CVT) but the standard 3:1 range doesn't seem enough to be worth while (My Hardinge manages to get 8:1 out of similar sized pulleys so I'm still investigating the idea).

BTW does your machine have a proper 'B' section stepped motor pulley?

Mine is fitted with an 'A' section which is eating the rear belt - I'll have to make a B section step pulley for the motor because they 'don't exist', according to every supplier I've spoken to! - I have some nice new fenner belting waiting to be fitted.

[irving2008]

Did you inside and outside faces?

No just the inside. I need a 6" jubilee clip to do the outside faces..

BTW does your machine have a proper 'B' section stepped motor pulley?

Mine is fitted with an 'A' section which is eating the rear belt - I'll have to make a B section step pulley for the motor because they 'don't exist', according to every supplier I've spoken to! - I have some nice new fenner belting waiting to be fitted.

I have no idea, but I did notice the rear belt is considerably more worn than the front one, but whether that is because the front one is new or the rear one is wearing due to the condition you suggest i dont know. How would I tell if it is A or B section?

All in all I am quite pleased with being able to use the mill in anger... it been sitting there virtually untouched since I bought it last October. My machining skills need more practice but plenty of projects in the offing now... starting with the top- and cross-slide screws on the lathe... but thats another story