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JMS/.MN 06-19-2012 22:21:17 209.237.107.155 Report to Moderator	I have an 18 inch swing, 8 foot bed Sidney engine lathe, probably from 1940s. Quick change gears, not like my 1910 13 inch South Bend with change gears, so it"s quite an improvement. Interested in finding some books regarding controls, so I don"t inadvertently break something learning how to run it. I know I moved something to get the cross feed working, but now can"t get the long feed in both directions. Found a site called "practical machinist", but of no help. Any other sites you know of regarding old machine tools? Also picked up a Milwaukee horiz mill with vertical attachment. [Reply]   [No Email]
Brother Dave 06-21-2012 03:03:37 64.18.98.156 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   I don"t know the lay out of the engagement levers on a Sidney, but most laths have a three postion lever that the center position is neutral, the next position engages the cross feed, and the next position is the longatudional feed. If the cross feed is engaged you are locked out of the carriage feed. There should be a lever to engage a half nut for threading only and some sort of clutch system, either a knob or a lever to engage the carriage travel. Good luck on your machine.   [Reply]  [No Email]
mf294-4 06-20-2012 16:10:37 50.122.11.188 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   I've had better luck with Home shop machinist and even better with Hobby machinist. Google the exact syntax. I'm afraid to ask a question on Practical machinist. Check out Yahoo user groups. They have different groups for different brands of lathes.   [Reply]  [No Email]
timcasbolt 06-20-2012 12:58:17 72.23.207.250 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   No surprise there. Buncha prima donnas. Did they yell at you or call you names because you asked a question? Try home shop machinist. Better class of people. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.php   [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 06-20-2012 11:28:59 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   if you get a chance, post a picture. I like seeing old machinery kept alive just as much as I like seeing old tractors saved.   [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 06-20-2012 11:29:44 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JRSutton, 06-20-2012 11:28:59   oops - finally realized how I get these double posts - by going back and refreshing a page...   [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 06-20-2012 07:54:12 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   if you get a chance, post a picture. I like seeing old machinery kept alive just as much as I like seeing old tractors saved.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Richard G. 06-20-2012 06:04:55 98.71.138.115 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   Thanks a bunch NCWayne. I have been looking for a manual for my WW 1 vintage Monarch for years and refused to pay $600 plus that some one was asking. I downloaded what I needed just now. Richard in NW SC   [Reply]  [No Email]
NCWayne 06-20-2012 19:35:10 69.40.232.132 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to Richard G., 06-20-2012 06:04:55   Glad you found what you needed. It never ceases to amaze me what all is out there on the internet if you just take the time to really look.   [Reply]  [No Email]
NCWayne 06-19-2012 22:41:59 69.40.232.132 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to JMS/.MN, 06-19-2012 22:21:17   Might try giving the site below a shot. If nothing else, there is alot of really neat stuff on there. vintage machinery   [Reply]  [No Email]
JMS/.MN 06-19-2012 23:18:45 209.237.107.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Sidney Engine Lathe in reply to NCWayne, 06-19-2012 22:41:59   Looks like you"re a nite owl too, considering the current time! Thanks for the site- yes, interesting stuff there.   [Reply]  [No Email]