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by Twoberth
Thu 03 Nov , 2016 9:56 am
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: Installing a TDS 1/1GB
Replies: 5
Views: 7491

Re: Installing a TDS 1/1GB

Hello,
Attached photos.
I only inherited one levelling fixture, so I made the others by drilling out some bolts (5/8th WHIT) making the studs and buying the Dowty washers.

Hope this helps, Duncan
by Twoberth
Thu 13 Oct , 2016 19:12 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: Installing a TDS 1/1GB
Replies: 5
Views: 7491

Re: Installing a TDS 1/1GB

Hello Alex, Regarding bed leveling, the thick hollow bolts thread upwards through the threaded cabinet holes and push up on the Dowty spat washers which sit on top of the cabinet holes. Screwing the bolts in (upwards) lifts the washers and the lathe bed. The thinner studs go through the holes in the...
by Twoberth
Sat 30 Jul , 2016 20:40 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: TDS parts and advice
Replies: 7
Views: 6889

Re: TDS parts and advice

Sorry Pete - mistaken identity! Thanks for your advice.
by Twoberth
Sat 30 Jul , 2016 18:47 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: TDS parts and advice
Replies: 7
Views: 6889

Re: TDS parts and advice

Many thanks for that advice. I have seen your VFD video and may follow that route. Roughly, what was the cost?
by Twoberth
Sat 30 Jul , 2016 17:55 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: TDS parts and advice
Replies: 7
Views: 6889

TDS parts and advice

Hi, I have just been given this lathe (Viceroy TDS 1/1 G.B.L.). Its metric and the following are missing; Change gears (no surprise there) - all except G, hard centre and/or drill chuck for tail stock, chuck key, tool posts, tools, 'off' red light unit for cabinet, forward/backward lever for cabinet...