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by Nigel R
Sat 08 Dec , 2018 23:34 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: New guy, old lathe, advice please!
Replies: 16
Views: 18441

Re: New guy, old lathe, advice please!

Mmm yes please John! Sorry for the delayed reply, but I would be interested so please PM me with details of price.

Thanks

Nigel
by Nigel R
Sun 25 Nov , 2018 19:01 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: New guy, old lathe, advice please!
Replies: 16
Views: 18441

Re: New guy, old lathe, advice please!

Thanks Pete. Yes, I checked mine at full travel and there is not much play whereas there is an unacceptable amount in the normal use area as well. Having decided to stick with my old Viceroy instead of going down the Warco route, I realise that I can spend a fair bit on sorting it and still be bette...
by Nigel R
Sat 24 Nov , 2018 23:07 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: New guy, old lathe, advice please!
Replies: 16
Views: 18441

Re: New guy, old lathe, advice please!

Thanks for your reply Oldboyouttheback, sorry for the delay in replying, I've not been visiting daily due to the lack of replies! It looks like I can remove the front side of the saddle by removing the Allen screws? If so it should be easy to take a look. I also have play in the cross slide - I see ...
by Nigel R
Tue 20 Nov , 2018 18:41 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: New guy, old lathe, advice please!
Replies: 16
Views: 18441

New guy, old lathe, advice please!

Hi, Just found this forum! I bought a Viceroy TDS? a while ago off Ebay.... I paid £100 for it as it's speed control system wasn't working (It had an analogue control system - can't remember the make now but it was full of relays etc. The motor was big DC thing with a V.Ref generator hung on the bac...