Lathe, metal (Challenger 1660G) ID:46 - Revision history

Gregm: /* Documents */ add subcategory placeholders ToDo

2023-02-24T21:28:43Z

Documents: add subcategory placeholders ToDo

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	==Jank==		==Jank==

	=== Carriage Lock ===		===Carriage Lock===
	If the carriage doesn't freely/easily move in the X direction, there's a fat hex bolt head sticking up on the right side of it that needs loosening.		If the carriage doesn't freely/easily move in the X direction, there's a fat hex bolt head sticking up on the right side of it that needs loosening.

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	==Documents==		==Documents==

			=== Reference ===

	*[http://www.southern-tool.com/store/birmingham_lux-1640-g_lathes.php Sales page for 1640T and 1660T models]		*[http://www.southern-tool.com/store/birmingham_lux-1640-g_lathes.php Sales page for 1640T and 1660T models]
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	*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/5/5e/LUX-Matter_1600_Series_Instruction_Manual.pdf 1500/1600 Instruction Manual and Parts List]		*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/5/5e/LUX-Matter_1600_Series_Instruction_Manual.pdf 1500/1600 Instruction Manual and Parts List]

	<br />		=== Training ===
			(training material linked here?)

			=== Practical Project ===
			(tired of digging this out of drive, insert here?)<br />
	==Tooling==		==Tooling==
	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"

Gregm: /* Jank */ carriage lock

2023-02-24T21:23:47Z

Jank: carriage lock

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	==Jank==		==Jank==

			=== Carriage Lock ===
			If the carriage doesn't freely/easily move in the X direction, there's a fat hex bolt head sticking up on the right side of it that needs loosening.

			(add pic here)

	===Power Feed===		===Power Feed===

Gregm: /* Power Feed */

2023-02-24T21:21:57Z

Power Feed

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	===Power Feed===		===Power Feed===
	Note that while ~~generally~~ <u>gears/speeds shouldn't be changed while the lathe is in motion</u>, from https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…		Note that while <u>generally gears/speeds shouldn't be changed while the lathe is in motion</u>, from https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…

	The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.		The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.

Gregm: /* Power Feed */ warrrning

2023-02-24T21:21:29Z

Power Feed: warrrning

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	===Power Feed===		===Power Feed===
	~~From~~ https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8:<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…		Note that while generally <u>gears/speeds shouldn't be changed while the lathe is in motion</u>, from https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…

	The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.		The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.

Gregm: /* Power Feed */ embed video text unbreakage 2

2023-02-24T21:19:13Z

Power Feed: embed video text unbreakage 2

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	The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.		The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.

	The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>		The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>[[File:20180206_230213_720p.mp4\|frameless]]
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Gregm: Undo revision 6391 by Gregm (talk)

2023-02-24T21:18:51Z

Undo revision 6391 by Gregm (talk)

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	The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>		The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>
	[[File:20180206 230213 720p.mp4\|~~none~~\|~~frame~~]]		[[File:20180206 230213 720p.mp4\|left\|frameless]]
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Gregm: /* Power Feed */ embed video text unbreakage

2023-02-24T21:18:20Z

Power Feed: embed video text unbreakage

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	The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>		The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>
	[[File:20180206 230213 720p.mp4\|~~left~~\|~~frameless~~]]		[[File:20180206 230213 720p.mp4\|none\|frame]]
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Gregm: /* Power Feed */ embed video?

2023-02-24T21:17:30Z

Power Feed: embed video?

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	The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.		The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.

	The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>~~https~~:~~//photos~~.~~google.com/share/AF1QipOVQRdKEtPudFj23S_BfUgOZEo9dPdV47OWhybzbPAtXZZUazPffBFPLs0mKYCitA?key=c2dyTEdSanJ2a3FqYzhWY0NrMkMwSDhJVkpKazR3~~<br />		The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>
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	==Documents==		==Documents==

Gregm: /* Power Feed */ add vid

2023-02-24T21:07:08Z

Power Feed: add vid

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	== Jank ==		==Jank==

	=== Power Feed ===		===Power Feed===
	From https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8:<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…		From https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8:<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…

	The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.		The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.

	~~Por ejemplo~~, ~~this video I recorded a very long time ago~~. <~~nowiki~~>https://photos.~~app~~.~~goo.gl~~/~~tGQB9V3VdxrpEjQD2~~</~~nowiki~~>		The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOVQRdKEtPudFj23S_BfUgOZEo9dPdV47OWhybzbPAtXZZUazPffBFPLs0mKYCitA?key=c2dyTEdSanJ2a3FqYzhWY0NrMkMwSDhJVkpKazR3<br />

	The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote><br />		==Documents==

	== Documents ==

	*[http://www.southern-tool.com/store/birmingham_lux-1640-g_lathes.php Sales page for 1640T and 1660T models]		*[http://www.southern-tool.com/store/birmingham_lux-1640-g_lathes.php Sales page for 1640T and 1660T models]

Gregm: add Jank, powerfeed details, attempt to embed vid

2023-02-24T21:01:32Z

add Jank, powerfeed details, attempt to embed vid

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 *Safety foot brake
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 ==History==