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wahl4m · 12-31-2016, 02:29 PM

been looking for a nice lathe -missed several -i tend to have to think on every thing i buy ?? but found a 18x60 " grizzly lathe with the 3 1/8 spindle bore hole -made in 2006-fellow died & family had it for sale . seems like it sat for several yrs w/ no use ,it did come w a 3 & 4 jaw chuck,taper attachment, i would like to find a steady & follow rest, and the correct manuals , anybody know of a model like mine ?even if i could find one -i could make a copy of there steady & follow rests ?? i tried grizzly -no luck ? i guess the lathe bulider of "jet lathes " made this ,and grizzly sold several ! anyway i will post some pics later thanks

**mongocanfly** · 12-31-2016, 09:24 PM

That's odd..I have several grizzly machines and theve always been helpful..but it being 10yrs old I'm sure it maybe obsolete..

wahl4m · 01-03-2017, 04:46 AM

i will post some pics of my big lathe soon , the weather here has been bad -and i need to find a spot to place it in my small shop,{crowded}-plus build a off loading "rack" w/ wheels to slde it around ! it weighs about 5500 #s,the weater here is rainy,foggy & cold ,at least no snow !!

wahl4m · 01-26-2017, 12:53 AM

got my pics of lathe -lets see if i can post them ??

wahl4m · 01-26-2017, 01:06 AM

that posted -NOW 1 more pic-i think the big bore hole will be nice ?? -i have run lathe -seems like it does nothing ?? w/o a owners manual -its hard to figure out what each knob does ??

**Tom Vogel** · 02-01-2017, 10:43 AM

Would I love to have a lathe that size! Some Day.

**First c10** · 04-11-2017, 12:03 PM

Damn that is a nice large lathe..... I just picked up a 1944 Logan 820 10" lathe. I spent 15-20 hours cleaning her up and now she works like new!!!

Before I cleaned it up.

drfloyd · 05-11-2017, 09:20 AM

What a nice lathe. I would think Google could find some info on it but maybe not.

wahl4m · 05-11-2017, 03:05 PM

i got most of the "knobs & levers " figured out ! done several jobs on it -i really like it ! everything is so tight & smooth ! all my previous lathes were worn out ,you had to sneak on a size or polish it to size ,the big spindle is a very good item to have ,done a driveshaft ,it was nice to chuck it up in there ,before i had to go off spindle centers and always had length problems! like i said its "chinese made "BUT it sure is accurate!!!!!! -im thinking i will buy a read -out and a steady rest for it .the read out will make things easier to do& quicker !

*randy500* · 05-11-2017, 07:27 PM

Very nice lathe...im jealous. What did you pay for it?

wahl4m · 08-09-2017, 03:07 PM

just found this this metal roller -it will do 3/8 thick x 8 1/2 foot long ! it was set-up to roll hd screen wire from a 6000 # spool for concrete culverts-i cut the 2 infeed rollers & junk off it ,need to change the wiring from 440-3 phase to 240 3 phase & im ready to roll something - dozer blade repair- patches -tank repairs -bar-b- que grills - what ever! see if i can post a pic ??

Robert Haas · 08-10-2017, 05:31 PM

that roller is a nice find.

wahl4m · 08-10-2017, 05:49 PM

THANKS YOU ! I JUST NEED TO FIND A 440 VOLT 3 PHASE TRANSFORMER- TO WORK WITH MY 25 HP 3 PHASE CONVERTER ! I DONT WANT TO PULL THE 7 1/2 HP 440 MOTOR / TO CHANGE TO 240 V -CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS/ DIAGRAMS - I DID THAT ON A SHEAR I HAD PROBLEMS -ONCE IN AWHILE & NEVER KNEW IF IT WAS SOME REWIRING PROBLEM OR ?? ALSO GOT TO GET SOME GEAR OIL GREASE- THE BLACK NASTY STUFF & RED - "LUCAS"GREASE ALL ROLLER BLOCKS -SHOULD DO A FINE JOB & BRING IN SOME EXTRA MONEY ON JOBS-ALL TO SUPPORT MY "truck habit "!

drfloyd · 08-10-2017, 07:39 PM

Any idea what the current rating is on that converter? A single phase to 3 phase converter coupled with a 240/440 transformer can be tricky. Is that a rotating converter or solid state? Probably need to do some math and make sure you aren't pushing things to the limit. That sounds pretty close to me. Don't want to let any of that valuable smoke out.

wahl4m · 08-10-2017, 08:48 PM

Way ahead of you -got my electrician buddy figuring it out,but doable he says ! Thanks for the heads up

wahl4m · 08-11-2017, 10:48 AM

might try a vfd ? anybody know of any deals on them ? with the 440v-3phase -it might work ?? my boys got one on his "pullmax" it was a head ache trying to find the right one though!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-11-2017, 05:25 PM

Wow, nice equipment you have there. Do you do work for the public or are these just for your stuff?

drfloyd · 08-11-2017, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wahl4m

might try a vfd ? anybody know of any deals on them ? with the 440v-3phase -it might work ?? my boys got one on his "pullmax" it was a head ache trying to find the right one though!

It's not that difficult to size a VFD but a 3 phase VFD can get pricey. I install, program and service them all the time. It would be a fun project.

**Tom Vogel** · 08-16-2017, 05:25 PM

Wow... that roller is way cool!

wahl4m · 08-18-2017, 04:00 PM

"diesel wrencher " if you need something done -get ahold of me ?? ive worked around these rollers for yrs -did lots of dozer blade repairs/tank sections & just guy garage stuff ! im trying to get it rewired or a vfd on it now -plus some kind of roller -up& down adjustment made - seems like it was removed from unit & was something -id like more fine adjustment in ?? it might be a few weeks ??

**Jcfcamaro** · 09-03-2017, 10:35 AM

I got to see a 50 ft lathe when I was in Holland Michigan doing training at the Buhler factory. They turn the tie bars for large die cast machines.

**Jcfcamaro** · 09-03-2017, 10:37 AM

Picture.

wahl4m · 10-24-2017, 04:07 PM

im looking for a "steady rest & follow rest for my "grizzly lathe ! probably would try to make a similiar size steady rest work ??

12-31-2016, 02:29 PM	#1
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	big lathe & BIG METAL ROLLER been looking for a nice lathe -missed several -i tend to have to think on every thing i buy ?? but found a 18x60 " grizzly lathe with the 3 1/8 spindle bore hole -made in 2006-fellow died & family had it for sale . seems like it sat for several yrs w/ no use ,it did come w a 3 & 4 jaw chuck,taper attachment, i would like to find a steady & follow rest, and the correct manuals , anybody know of a model like mine ?even if i could find one -i could make a copy of there steady & follow rests ?? i tried grizzly -no luck ? i guess the lathe bulider of "jet lathes " made this ,and grizzly sold several ! anyway i will post some pics later thanks Last edited by wahl4m; 08-12-2017 at 12:34 PM. Reason: ADD - & METAL ROLLER TO TITLE ??

12-31-2016, 09:24 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: big lathe That's odd..I have several grizzly machines and theve always been helpful..but it being 10yrs old I'm sure it maybe obsolete..

01-03-2017, 04:46 AM	#3
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe i will post some pics of my big lathe soon , the weather here has been bad -and i need to find a spot to place it in my small shop,{crowded}-plus build a off loading "rack" w/ wheels to slde it around ! it weighs about 5500 #s,the weater here is rainy,foggy & cold ,at least no snow !!

01-26-2017, 12:53 AM	#4
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe got my pics of lathe -lets see if i can post them ?? Attached Images

01-26-2017, 01:06 AM	#5
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe that posted -NOW 1 more pic-i think the big bore hole will be nice ?? -i have run lathe -seems like it does nothing ?? w/o a owners manual -its hard to figure out what each knob does ?? Attached Images Last edited by wahl4m; 01-26-2017 at 01:10 AM. Reason: post pic

02-01-2017, 10:43 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: big lathe Would I love to have a lathe that size! Some Day.

04-11-2017, 12:03 PM	#7
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: big lathe Damn that is a nice large lathe..... I just picked up a 1944 Logan 820 10" lathe. I spent 15-20 hours cleaning her up and now she works like new!!! Before I cleaned it up. Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-11-2017, 09:20 AM	#8
drfloyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Scranton, SC Posts: 248	Re: big lathe What a nice lathe. I would think Google could find some info on it but maybe not.

05-11-2017, 03:05 PM	#9
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe i got most of the "knobs & levers " figured out ! done several jobs on it -i really like it ! everything is so tight & smooth ! all my previous lathes were worn out ,you had to sneak on a size or polish it to size ,the big spindle is a very good item to have ,done a driveshaft ,it was nice to chuck it up in there ,before i had to go off spindle centers and always had length problems! like i said its "chinese made "BUT it sure is accurate!!!!!! -im thinking i will buy a read -out and a steady rest for it .the read out will make things easier to do& quicker !

05-11-2017, 07:27 PM	#10
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: big lathe Very nice lathe...im jealous. What did you pay for it?

08-09-2017, 03:07 PM	#11
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe----- GOT A ROLLER BUDDY just found this this metal roller -it will do 3/8 thick x 8 1/2 foot long ! it was set-up to roll hd screen wire from a 6000 # spool for concrete culverts-i cut the 2 infeed rollers & junk off it ,need to change the wiring from 440-3 phase to 240 3 phase & im ready to roll something - dozer blade repair- patches -tank repairs -bar-b- que grills - what ever! see if i can post a pic ?? Attached Images Last edited by wahl4m; 08-10-2017 at 05:26 PM. Reason: install photo

08-10-2017, 05:31 PM	#12
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: big lathe that roller is a nice find.

08-10-2017, 05:49 PM	#13
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe THANKS YOU ! I JUST NEED TO FIND A 440 VOLT 3 PHASE TRANSFORMER- TO WORK WITH MY 25 HP 3 PHASE CONVERTER ! I DONT WANT TO PULL THE 7 1/2 HP 440 MOTOR / TO CHANGE TO 240 V -CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY WIRING INSTRUCTIONS/ DIAGRAMS - I DID THAT ON A SHEAR I HAD PROBLEMS -ONCE IN AWHILE & NEVER KNEW IF IT WAS SOME REWIRING PROBLEM OR ?? ALSO GOT TO GET SOME GEAR OIL GREASE- THE BLACK NASTY STUFF & RED - "LUCAS"GREASE ALL ROLLER BLOCKS -SHOULD DO A FINE JOB & BRING IN SOME EXTRA MONEY ON JOBS-ALL TO SUPPORT MY "truck habit "!

08-10-2017, 07:39 PM	#14
drfloyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Scranton, SC Posts: 248	Re: big lathe Any idea what the current rating is on that converter? A single phase to 3 phase converter coupled with a 240/440 transformer can be tricky. Is that a rotating converter or solid state? Probably need to do some math and make sure you aren't pushing things to the limit. That sounds pretty close to me. Don't want to let any of that valuable smoke out.

08-10-2017, 08:48 PM	#15
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe Way ahead of you -got my electrician buddy figuring it out,but doable he says ! Thanks for the heads up



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08-11-2017, 10:48 AM	#16
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe might try a vfd ? anybody know of any deals on them ? with the 440v-3phase -it might work ?? my boys got one on his "pullmax" it was a head ache trying to find the right one though!

08-11-2017, 05:25 PM	#17
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08-16-2017, 05:25 PM	#19
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: big lathe Wow... that roller is way cool!

08-18-2017, 04:00 PM	#20
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe "diesel wrencher " if you need something done -get ahold of me ?? ive worked around these rollers for yrs -did lots of dozer blade repairs/tank sections & just guy garage stuff ! im trying to get it rewired or a vfd on it now -plus some kind of roller -up& down adjustment made - seems like it was removed from unit & was something -id like more fine adjustment in ?? it might be a few weeks ??

09-03-2017, 10:35 AM	#21
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: big lathe I got to see a 50 ft lathe when I was in Holland Michigan doing training at the Buhler factory. They turn the tie bars for large die cast machines.

09-03-2017, 10:37 AM	#22
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10-24-2017, 04:07 PM	#23
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 920	Re: big lathe im looking for a "steady rest & follow rest for my "grizzly lathe ! probably would try to make a similiar size steady rest work ??

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