Needed - Atlas 12" Lathe Tailstock Quill / Ram / Barrel / Spindle

[rsterne]

Whatever you want to call is, mine is stripped!.... The Acme threaded screw that drives it by the handwheel is fine, but the female threads in the ram are shot....

If you have one, or know where I can get one, please let me know....

Bob

[Bill Shields]

You can purchase a bronze nut, bore the old one out of the quill and fit the new nut with loctite into the quill.

Been there done that on another lathe ->

[rsterne]

Good idea, I don't know where to get a bronze nut, but probably easier to find than a quill.... I have some Loctite 638 bearing mount here, that should work!....

Bob

[Bill Shields]

McMaster carr

Maybe not bronze

[rsterne]

Won't sell to Canada, but I have a friend in the US that could get it and send it to me.... Many thanks.... Is there any advantage to bronze over steel?....

Bob

[Bill Shields]

Probably not, just preference for these applications...look at all the feed screw systems on lathes...most are bronze on steel

Look on Google search.

If one nut is not thick enough, you can gang them up, screw them on the male thread and loctite in place .

Be creative

[rsterne]

Thanks again....

Bob

[Harold_V]

It's usually a good idea to avoid running steel on steel, which tends to lead to galling. If you can't find the appropriate nut made of bronze, don't hesitate to buy one made of gray iron (or even better, ductile iron) if possible. Iron on steel is a very acceptable bearing.

H

[rsterne]

I have found a acme 1/2"-10 LH nut in brass with flange, and the body is 3/4" OD, which I can fit into the quill.... The body is 3/4" long, and the flange is 1/4", but I would turn that off to end up with a 1" long nut.... My question is if brass is strong enough?....

The company want a ridiculous price to send to Canada, $53 for a $5 part by UPS !.... I may see if I can get an American friend to get it and mail it to me....

Bob

[Bill Shields]

Is ok ..bronze would be better.

Purchase a bunch of nuts at that shipping price.

What is your postal address in CA?

[rsterne]

I have a couple of the flanged brass nuts coming, they reduced the shipping to $20.... ZYLtech is a wonderful company to deal with....

Thanks to all of you for your help, it is VERY much appreciated....

Bob

[Bill Shields]

Now you need to get the lead screw out of the tail body. Usually you take off the handle...giggle...