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{{Equipment page
{{Equipment page
| toolname = Metal lathe
| toolname = Metal lathe
| model = Challenger 1660G (a.k.a. Birmingham LUX 1660G and YCL-1660)
| model = Challenger 1660G (aka Birmingham LUX 1660G or YCL-1660)
| serial = ??
| serial = ??
| owner = Protospace
| owner = Protospace
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| arrived = 2015-12-22
| arrived = 2015-12-22
| location = Metal shop
| location = Metal shop
| status = Needs Work: needs to be cleaned and set up
| status = Working
| permission = Open to full members
| permission = Open to full members
| certification = Certification Required: [[lathe training]] or (upcoming as of 2015-12) lathe/mill training
| certification = [https://my.protospace.ca/courses/281 Metal Cutting & Manual Lathe]
| id = 46
| id = 46
| itemphoto = [[File:46.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
| itemphoto = [[File:46.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
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*Safety foot brake
*Safety foot brake


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==Jank==
===Carriage Lock===
If the carriage doesn't freely/easily move in the X direction, there's a fat hex bolt head sticking up on the right side of it that needs loosening.
(add pic here)
===Power Feed===
Note that while <u>generally gears/speeds shouldn't be changed while the lathe is in motion</u>, from https://forum.protospace.ca/t/can-t-get-lathe-power-feed-to-work/3568/8<blockquote>Set it to a lowish speed like 400 or less and bump the jog button. Then start wiggling leavers while it’s coasting down and watch the drive shaft and screw. You’ll feel it when it engages and the shafts will start spinning…
The threading lead screw and the power feed drive shaft are taken off at different points in the gear train. It is possible to jiggle a leaver and get one to start spinning while the other is still not engaged properly and requires further jiggling.
The XYWZ lever is the worst and usually requires persuasion to engage. The gears are all straight cut, and all may require sufficient wigglage before they cooperate. And the number dial is keep turning until it works. It’s about 1/4 past the number you want.</blockquote>[[File:20180206_230213_720p.mp4|frameless]]
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==Documents==
=== Reference ===
*[http://www.southern-tool.com/store/birmingham_lux-1640-g_lathes.php Sales page for 1640T and 1660T models]
*According to those in the know (Danny P and John W) there are three manuals for this machine:
*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/c/c2/Lux_Matter_Metal_Lathe_Manual_1660G.pdf 1640G/1660G Instruction Manual and Parts List]
*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/2/2c/Lux-Matter_1660T_Manual_from_Luc_Archer.pdf 1640T/1660T Instruction Manual and Parts List]
*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/5/5e/LUX-Matter_1600_Series_Instruction_Manual.pdf 1500/1600 Instruction Manual and Parts List]
=== Training ===
(training material linked here?)
=== Practical Project ===
[[:File:Protospace Lathe Training Project (Jan 2016).pdf|Protospace Lathe Training Project Instructions (pdf)]]
[[File:Lathe Practical Project.png|none|thumb|Lathe Practical - Aluminum Thumbscrew]]
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==Tooling==
==Tooling==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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!Short Description
!Short Description
!Shank Size
!Shank Size
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|GIE-7
|GIE-7
|Right Hand, 4.5" long, grooving, parting and turning tool
|Right Hand, 4.5" long, grooving, parting and turning tool
|[[File:THE-7-3 8-R.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:THE-7-3 8-R.jpg|150px]]
|THE-7-3/8-R
|THE-7-3/8-R
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|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|Boring bar, RH, 7" (174 mm) long
|Boring bar, RH, 7" (174 mm) long
|[[File:BoringBar174 small.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:BoringBar174 small.jpg|150px]]
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|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|Boring bar, RH, 5 3/4" (144 mm) long
|Boring bar, RH, 5 3/4" (144 mm) long
|[[File:BoringBar144 small.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:BoringBar144 small.jpg|150px]]
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|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|Boring bar, RH, 4 7/8" (121 mm) long
|Boring bar, RH, 4 7/8" (121 mm) long
|[[File:BoringBar121 small.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:BoringBar121.jpg|150px]]
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|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|CCMT33x, CCxT33x
|Boring bar, RH, 8" long
|Boring bar, RH, 8" long
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|[[File:SER 1000 M16.jpg|150px]]
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|Full form or partial form.  See notes.
|Full form or partial form.  See notes.
|Threading insert holder
|Threading insert holder
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|[[File:IscarThreadingInsertHolder.jpg|150px]]
|SER 1000 M16
|SER 1000 M16
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|Fair
|Fair
|Scuffing.  See manufactures documentation for insert selection.
|Scuffing.  See manufactures documentation for insert selection.
Image shows regular turning insert, not threading insert.
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|Triangular RH, G Insert Holder
|Triangular RH, G Insert Holder
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|TNMG43x, TNxG43x
|TNMG43x, TNxG43x
|Triangular RH, ANSI G Type
|Triangular RH, ANSI G Type
|[[MTJNRS 46- 4 D.jpg]]
|[[File:MTJNRS 46- 4 D.jpg|150px]]
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|MTJNRS 46- 4 D
|MTJNRS 46- 4 D
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|TNMG32x, TNxG32x
|TNMG32x, TNxG32x
|Triangular RH, ANSI J Type
|Triangular RH, ANSI J Type
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|[[File:TBR12_3_8_IC.jpg|150px]]
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|TBR12 3/8 I.C.
|TBR12 3/8 I.C.
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|Parting Tool Holder
|3/4"
|HSS
|HSS parting tool holder.  Quick change for 3/4" tool post.
|[[File:PartingToolHolder_small.jpg|150px]]
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==Documents==
*[http://www.southern-tool.com/store/birmingham_lux-1640-g_lathes.php Sales page for 1640T and 1660T models]
*According to those in the know (Danny P and John W) there are three manuals for this machine:
*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/c/c2/Lux_Matter_Metal_Lathe_Manual_1660G.pdf 1640G/1660G Instruction Manual and Parts List]
*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/2/2c/Lux-Matter_1660T_Manual_from_Luc_Archer.pdf 1640T/1660T Instruction Manual and Parts List]
*[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/5/5e/LUX-Matter_1600_Series_Instruction_Manual.pdf 1500/1600 Instruction Manual and Parts List]


==History==
==History==
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