Assembling the Thread Cutting Attachment

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6 жыл бұрын

This video is the first in a three-part series on how to use the Sherline Thread Cutting Attachment (P/N 3100). The video walks through the steps of assembling the threading accessory to a Sherline lathe.

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@gordonjones1516 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this attachment. I found the tip on the Sherline site that shows how to mount this on the front side. I used this trick and a Nema 32 to power the thread cutting process. I mount the hand-wheel on the back shaft of the motor to allow me to manually cut and it also clears the stock motor. When it's not in use I just swing the arm forward and disengage the flex jaw coupler and I can use the lathe with the stock motor. It's important to make sure the bolts are tight to prevent the gears from disengaging while cutting. :)

@TheBiggerNoise 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The assembly process isn't that hard, but it's really hard to describe. I really appreciate the alignment tips, that was giving me fits.

@philips170t 3 жыл бұрын

Not easy to describe the inner working of the drive dog mechanism. you accomplished it effortlessly.

@jamiecook3966 2 жыл бұрын

Very explanatory, great little video Thanks

@buundy Жыл бұрын

Clear explanation, thanks. Is it possible to use the thread cutting attachment without the hand wheel but with the motor? I ask this because dismounting the motor every time in the middle of a workpiece when I have to cut thread would be inefficient. Is there a workaround for this, if this is the case? (In the last few days I have been studying Sherline products as I want to buy a machanic shop bundle because the ecosystem feels well built and thought out.)

@SherlineProducts 11 ай бұрын

Sorry, but no. Our machine design allows for many upgrades and modifications, which are very beneficial to many of our end-users. However, the machine design also makes it impossible to use the thread cutting attachment with a motor. For motorized thread cutting we offer our Accu-Pro Lathe and Chucker Lathe.

@buundy 11 ай бұрын

@@SherlineProducts thank you!

@treatb09 3 жыл бұрын

i was so confused. i couldnt get the turning wheel to fit with the motor on. i didn't realize you have to disassemble it. which makes it a little more difficult to bolt this to my table top mill. but i can figure it out. anything i need to know when using a long belt? does the tension of the belt affect the drive in anyway?

@SherlineProducts 3 жыл бұрын

The tread cutting attachment is for use on a lathe, not the mill. Are you asking another question about attaching the drive belt to the motor and spindle pulley wheel?

@treatb09 3 жыл бұрын

@@SherlineProducts i have a table top mill, i'm going to bolt the lathe to. but when i first got it , i assumed i could attach the threading package without removing the motor and have a drive system. which i know you can do with a dismounted motor. i was going to do that anyway to reduce vibrations from the motor. every vibration adds up with what i am using the lathe for. making micro gears for a watch i'm designing.

@SherlineProducts 3 жыл бұрын

@@treatb09 Please send us photos and a short description of what you are trying to do. We will forward it to one of our technicians. Please send your correspondence to marketing@sherline.com.

@tassiespirit 5 жыл бұрын

Don't you recommend to lubricate the shafts before putting them in?

@SherlineProducts 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, shafts and gears should be lubricated. Lubrication directions are noted in the written instructions that come with the thread cutting attachment.

@worldwide1376 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Silly question time, does the thread cutting attachment become a permanent part of the lathe that is engaged and disengaged or does any part have to be removed to use it as a normal lathe?

@philips170t Жыл бұрын

Those geartrain setup need to be remove when operating as a normal lathe.

@fenech97 3 жыл бұрын

Would the thread cutting attachment work on a toyo ml-210 lathe? Thanks.

@SherlineProducts 3 жыл бұрын

I can't say yes with any certainty. It doesn't look like there is enough room on the backside of the motor to mount the threading attachment, and I don't know if the sliding shaft will work, or engage, with your leadscrew. I would check with Toyo lathe user groups to see what they use for threading. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

@sarahcyrilgona8616 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful cute❤

@thephotographerseye5184 4 жыл бұрын

I could not get the two gear arms to stay tight. They always come loose and I've tried everything.

@SherlineProducts 4 жыл бұрын

I've passed your question onto our technical support staff.

@SherlineProducts 4 жыл бұрын

I spoke with our technicians and they suggested that you must really tighten down on the screws to hold the arms tight. It is highly recommended that you use the 5/32" Hex T-driver. If you are using an Allen wrench, then insert the small side into the screw and use the longer side to apply leverage.

@thephotographerseye5184 4 жыл бұрын

@@SherlineProducts Thank you for the reply but all that is suggested is what I exactly have done. Thank you once again

@paulkukiel2255 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue, I think it's the idler gear that slips, I think the bushing needs a pin to lock it in I will try some ideas. I have put significant pressure tightening the hex bolts and it will still slip.

@gravit9 2 жыл бұрын

I installed this attachment but gears B and C don't spin together. Gear C slips when I turn the handle and it is not able to turn the shaft to move the cross slide. Am I missing something?

@SherlineProducts 2 жыл бұрын

I have passed you inquiry onto our tech department. As soon as I receive a response, I will pass it along.

@SherlineProducts 2 жыл бұрын

Chris A, Our tech says you don't have the plates tight enough…. And/or you are cutting a very course thread. All the bolts need to be very tight to avoid slipping gears.