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Kudzu

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Jul 6, 2005, 10:06:41 AM7/6/05
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Looking for someone that owns or maybe has used one of these lathes. I
have located a used one and would like a littl info before I drive to
take a loot at it.

Kudzu

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Jul 6, 2005, 10:14:27 PM7/6/05
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JAMES RISER

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Jul 7, 2005, 3:32:27 AM7/7/05
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Is it like mine?
http://www.jamesriser.com/Magic/MakingStones/Lathe005sm.jpg

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Kudzu

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Jul 7, 2005, 8:40:17 AM7/7/05
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JAMES RISER wrote:
> Is it like mine?
> http://www.jamesriser.com/Magic/MakingStones/Lathe005sm.jpg
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BINGO!!

@hotmail.com Martin Rost

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Jul 7, 2005, 10:24:04 AM7/7/05
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James,
I went to your home page, really neat turnings and metal spinning.
Martin

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JAMES RISER

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Jul 7, 2005, 12:38:18 PM7/7/05
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I love this old industrial lathe. It is heavy (650 pounds or so), solid,
and reliable. The variable speed works nicely. Mine is 3 phase; but a
different motor could easily be installed. I did have a spindle adapter
made to change the spindle to 1"-8. The original 1 1/8"-8 is a little
difficult to find fittings for. With a 1 1/8"-8 tap I can easily make my
own faceplates etc. as needed. Mine does not have the gap bed; but that is
not the type of turning I do - so I do not require more than 12" of swing.
These are nice machines that can take continuous work without falling apart.
What else do you need to know?

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JAMES RISER

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Jul 7, 2005, 12:41:15 PM7/7/05
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Martin;
Thanks, I try.
Jim

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Kudzu

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Jul 7, 2005, 7:09:53 PM7/7/05
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You told me most of what I was wondering. One thing I have not gotten a
good answer on is what is it's lowest speed? I have heard/deduced that
around 700 rpms is typical for other j-line models. So does that sound
about right? I want something slower but otherwise I like what I am
hearing about this lathe.I will be turning lots of large unbalanced
blanks so slower speeds are essential.

The one I am looking at has a 3 phase motor and I am seriously
considering just adding a VF Drive to it. Program it for say 3 fixed
speeds on the motor and using the lathes variable speed control. Does
that sound feasible? Or would it be better to just go full electronic
speed control and skip the reves drive?

Once I get it in the shop and torn apart that will really help me decide.

James Riser

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Jul 7, 2005, 10:51:36 PM7/7/05
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The manual indicates a speed range from 630-3450. This works well for me.
Most of my turnings are done at full speed. Putting a VFD along with the
current drive would work fine. Yes, I have the manual and parts diagrams
;-)
Jim

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Ken Moon

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Jul 7, 2005, 11:31:50 PM7/7/05
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> The one I am looking at has a 3 phase motor and I am seriously considering
> just adding a VF Drive to it. Program it for say 3 fixed speeds on the
> motor and using the lathes variable speed control. Does that sound
> feasible? Or would it be better to just go full electronic speed control
> and skip the reves drive?

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All electronic is OK if you have enough horse power. Otherwise, the Reeves
drive can give you additional torque at low RPMs. If the low end is in the
500-700 RPM range now, you can go that low mechanically, then drop down to
200-300 RPM with the VFD and still not lose turning torque.

Ken Moon
Webberville, TX.


Kudzu

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Jul 8, 2005, 5:27:42 PM7/8/05
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If I do buy this lathe and I think I am. Would you be willing to make me
a copy of the manual?
I am not asking for a freebie. I would be happy to pay for doing this.

The part diagram would be great to have when I start to rebuild it!!

James Riser

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Jul 8, 2005, 7:35:03 PM7/8/05
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That's why I mentioned that I had it ;-) I thought you'd be interested. If
you get the lathe, you'll get a copy of the manual.

Jim
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James Riser

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Jul 13, 2005, 1:34:01 PM7/13/05
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Kudzu;
Send me another email. I have the manual scanned; but your email went out
with the trash.
Jim

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Kudzu

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Jul 15, 2005, 9:00:09 AM7/15/05
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Thanks Joe! I had visited that site but now seen the manuals on it.
Guess I need to dig a little deeper!

john

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Apr 23, 2016, 6:44:02 PM4/23/16
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replying to James Riser , john wrote:
are there still parts available for the Yates American J-170 lathe


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matt p

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Sep 4, 2018, 11:44:03 PM9/4/18
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replying to Kudzu , matt p wrote:
did you find info on this lathe i need to find a motor and new belts


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Michelle Marguerite

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Jun 7, 2022, 12:01:10 PM6/7/22
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Hello
I have a J170 YA. Need a manual. Would you be kind enough to share a copy of the manual with me. In need of repair thank you so much in advance
Michelle Marguerite
207 713 4332

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Dave Leader

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Jun 8, 2022, 8:15:58 AM6/8/22
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Order it on Amazon.....
https://www.amazon.com/YATES-AMERICAN-J-170-Variable-Operator-Manual/dp/B019NI5M0M

Dave
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