Sheldon vernon vertical Mill?
Hey, Anybody else have a Sheldon/Vernon vertical milling machine?? Art deco in appearance. Originally made to be the crossover machine between a jig borer and a mill. I have had mine for close to ten...
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Need Some Help Identifying Rockwell Lathe
This lathe has come up for sale in my area and although I already have a 14X40 lathe, I am interested in this one as a second hobby lathe. I don't know anything about them and this pic is all the info...
View ArticleSheldon Spindle Bearings Break In.
Finally getting around to installing some new headstock spindle bearings in my trusty EXL 56B. Original factory bearings being replaced with Timken class 3 brgs and cups. The question I have is, what...
View ArticleSheldon Xl-56 Spindle Dead Center
I have a Sheldon XL-56 and would like to get a center for the headstock. It has a 1-3/8" bore and based on my measurements I thought it would be a 5MT. I've read here and elsewhere that there may have...
View ArticleSheldon Compound Gib For An 11x36
Attempting to do some work on this lathe yesterday, discloses that the compound ways have a rather large amount of play. Investigating to see if the gibs, which appear to be tapered, could be snugged...
View ArticleCompound Rest Disassembly Question
I'm trying to take apart the compound on my 1945, 10" lathe for cleaning. I got it down to removing the compound screw. The manual shows a screw to remove the bushing, but I can not find a screw. There...
View ArticleQuick Change For 11-56 And Steady Rest
Looking at quick changes and since I am new to all this ... I am looking at the AXA wedge... Shars ... Anyone have pictures of their quick change ... How much modification did you have to do ... Also...
View ArticleSheldon Qcgb Gears
Hi everyone. Im hoping I can get some advice on what I should do. I have a EXL-46-B. Im hoping to remove the QCGB and replace 3 gears. First, I want to ask if there are any sticking points or steps...
View ArticleSheldon Lathe Question? What Can You Tell Me.
I just picked up a sheldon lathe tonight. This is the serial number. What model is it and what can you tell me. LWQ 6716 Thanks Kirk
View ArticleSheldon Vernon #0 With Vertical Milll
Hi all, theres one listed locally for 450, but i don't know the condition yet.. its the cheapest i've found for any mill Any thoughts before I jump all over this? Thanks for any input? Shaun
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Xl-56 To Sell Or Not To Sell????
Hey guys. I am doing a total retooling and shop make over and my new machines will be coming in soon. My plan was to sell my Sheldon but now that the time to put it out there is here I am torn. I know...
View ArticleSheldon 11x40something Very Bad Cross And Compound Nuts
Long retired tv engineer, with 3 other CNC machines in my stable already but toys are toys. First big (to me) lathe, a 1952 Sheldon 11" by about 42". This lathe has the usual taper attachment, but the...
View ArticleSheldon Sebastian 16" X 60" I Think
Hi, I don't post here often. I have posted about my Comet Bport Taiwanese copy. I have had this lathe for 20 years in storage. It was long past time to get it in to my shop and working again. It was...
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Sheldon Lathe
hello everyone ive been looking for a good american lathe i can clean up and use,ive found this sheldon which is what ive been looking for,can someone explain the tailstock to me never seen anything...
View ArticleMeasuring My Spindle Taper
Ok Newbie again...... As I mentioned earlier, I am in search of a 5c collet adapter for my Sheldon XL-56. I noticed a few online, but I am faced with the question........what MT does my lathe spindle...
View ArticleNewbie To Group And Machining.....
Hey all... I've recently acquired an older Sheldon lathe. An XL 56 I believe. It came with a drawbar, but it lacks the tapered nosepiece that the 5c collets go into. I have the threaded piece that...
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Sheldon Cm 56
Saw this in a local CL. It looks rigid for its size. You guys have any experience with theseach lathes. Could this possibly be used to cut tenon, thread and chamber a barrel feeding with the turret?...
View ArticleSheldon SWQE
I have not been around here reading as much as I did last spring. I was still on the look out for a lathe and ran across this one locally. I looked at it last weekend, looked good to me. My machinest...
View ArticleVariable Speed Belt Change Wm56p
I have a Sheldon WM56P with the Worthington Variable Speed Drive. Does anyone have the procedure for changing out the Variable Speed Belts? If not has anyone ever done it that can offer some advice?...
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