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RUNNING A REGAL An instruction manual describing the construction, operation and maintenance of the modern geared head engine lathe ... the LeBlond Regal ... with exploded parts section for greater ease and speed in ordering repair parts. 15th Edition R.K. LeBlond Co. 1951 P rinted in U.S.A. P rice 50c THE R. K. LeBLOND MACHINE TOOL CO., CINCINNATI 8, OHIO, U.S.A. Largest Manufacturer of a Complete Line of Shop-Tested Lathes
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INTRODUCTION the fundamentals of good engine lathe operation are observed. It is Running a Regal and producing accurate work is not a difficult task if important that the operator understand his Regal thoroughly, to see that it is well lubricated and maintained at a high standard of performance. Running a Regal is intended to aid the operator in getting out of the Regal all the accuracy and dependability that has been built into it so and maintain the Regal, this manual also contains information on the carefully. In addition to specific instructions on how to operate, lubricate best methods of performing the most common lathe operations.
This edition contains for the first time an exploded parts section in which every part is illustrated in proportion and relation to connecting or adjacent parts. There is an exploded parts illustration for each of the units which make up the Regal, and each part is listed by name and number. This section was added to Running a Regal in order to make it easy for you to order necessary parts, and to assure you that your order will be processed quickly through our plant and the parts shipped to you without delay. A great deal of thought, time, effort and money have been put into this new edition.
However, nothing is ever perfect, and if at any time you think any part of Running a Regal could be improved, your comments or suggestions will be welcomed.
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INDEX Description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Setting up, Leveling and Running a Regal ----------------------------------------8 Lubrication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Maintenance -------------------------------------------------------------------------15 Accessories and attachments -------------------------------------------------------16 Measuring Instruments---------------------------------------------------------------------19 Lathe tools---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Grinding lathe tools----------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Holding work in the lathe---------------------------------------------------------- 25 Lathe operations -------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Tables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 Repair parts section----------------------------------------------------------------- 55 PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS When you ordered your Regal, you received an ac- knowledgment of the order specifying a date of shipment.
When the lathe left our factory, the transporting agency issued a bill of lading, a receipt indicating that the machine was accepted in good order for shipping. The lathe becomes your property upon payment of the freight charges and surrender of your bill of lading. Before accepting the shipment, check the lathe to be sure that it has not been damaged in transit. If it has been damaged in any way, the shipment should be condi- tionally accepted from the transportation company with the provision that it be subject to thorough inspection.
When you have determined the extent of the damage and have placed your claim with the transportation company, we ask that you forward us complete details and our traffic department will help you expedite. In uncrating and preparing your Regal for operation, follow the instructions contained in the section on "Set- ting up, Leveling and Running a Regal". Be sure to loosen the carriage clamp screw - it has been clamped to the bed to prevent movement during transit. Also follow very carefully the leveling instructions given. Even some of the best mechanics do not realize how important this is.
Although the bed is heavy, it can be sprung easily, and all the care taken in manufacturing and inspection is wasted if insufficient attention is paid to leveling. 5
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