Congratulations on the lathe Ray. I'm glad that you were able to save it from the scrapyard. It's obvious that you're very proud of what you have done with it. Thanks for sharing with us.
After searching and about two years I finally picked up a Clausing 12×48 lathe and it's really smooth. I watched about every video on CZcams to learn how to run it. Thanks for sharing your videos!
I've had a couple of these a couple 5914's and my current 6913 14x48" I wasn't aware that you could run the carriage like that for tapers ether! I wish they would have had a 1-3/8" bore on these machines, I bet they would have been as popular as the SB10L. Nice machines for the money. Stout! I'm having withdraws right now from a move and my new shop has yet to have power run to it so seeing these machines run in the meantime is always nice.
Hi Ray I recently bought a older Clausing 14 inch that was broken, can’t wait to get her going, my old South Bend 14.5 is in need of a spindle rebuild but will make the parts I need for the Clausing.
I have a Clausing 5912. It has 12” over the bed and 48” center to center. It has the original and working hydraulic variable speed system. Basically like yours Ray, only a few more extras.
Ray's Garage Yep, the 6900 series is a nice lathe. Just like mine only bigger. Mine came with a 2hp single phase Dayton motor. More power than I’ll even need. The Clausing lathes are good lathes. If you were not aware, Clausing also still has many of the parts for their old lathes. Plus they have a guy in the tech department that knows his sh*t. The parts are not cheap but I have bought a few parts from them I could not find elsewhere. Good to see you making vids again. Matt
Gmtitan that's awesome, we have the exact same lathe. I cleaned mine up Really good and painted it now Iam going to set it up, would you have any good information on anchoring it to the concrete and leveling it?
Hi Ray, Nice lathe! Daryl Smith is putting together a Clausing 5914 for us that he said was in real nice shape. I am really looking forward to it. Steve
The indent on the chip tray is for a knockout for a coolant drain if it came with that option. Or you could add one yourself. The base for my South Bend has that option and I think I may add it. More tools Ray, that's a good thing my friend.
It is a great piece of machinery. I have one and love it. Unfortunately the ways are severely worn down by the headstock. Regrinding is really costly so I'm using it for rough work.
I recently bought this exact lathe and absolutely love it. I don’t have a manual for it and I am wondering, is there supposed to be an oil bath inside the headstock? That’s what would make the most sense but I wanted to make sure before I went any further.
Hi Josh, I did try running with an oil bath but it all leaked out the spindle bearing so I just keep the small oil cups filled with spindle oil and have never had a problem. I did find the original owners manual on line and see if I can locate it and shoot you the link.
You can't have too many lathes, can you? So far i only have 5, 6 if you count the wood lathe, if only i had the room to use them all. Is that oldie quieter than the new one?
Oh, Just rub it in Chris! I did like you at one time but you just blew it buddy! Not sure which one is quieter but I'll take USA made over China any day!!!
@@RaysGarage dont be fooled the wood lathe is in pieces (10 years or so) the Lorch watchmakers is an ornament, the Taig also, the Chinese bench top was a gift and only serves to stop the piles of junk behind it falling on the floor. That just leaves the Colchester and the Myford, the latter is only used for imp thread cutting, rare! So really you could say its just the one, but it sounds impressive i have so many and is in fact true but misleading. ATB c
Thanks Justin, My serial number is in two places, one on the tag at the end of the bed and the other is stamped on the side of the front bedway at the tail end as well.
I did spend almost every Sunday at Millerton back in the day but most of my time is now in the shop! My email is, raysgarage69@att.net My little Clausing is not perfect but is is a great lathe and threads like a dream!
Thanks Ray, thanks a lot :) I guess I have not been giving my Clausing lathe the love it deserves. I had plans on sending it down the road but now I will have to rethink that. Its in great shape and im sure with just a little Windex it would clean up real nice. What's one more lathe in my small home shop anyway. I see yours is a model 4913 serial number 405361 Mine is a model number 4911 serial number 405267Can you tell me the difference between the 4913 and the 4911 ? Mine is single phase and wired 110 at the moment, could that be the difference? or maybe the length of the bed? any info would be appreciated. Thanks for sharing Ray. Gary
Gary, Don't you dare get rid of that lathe, if you do send it to me my friend! I'll do some research on the differance and get back to you. If anything set it up as a collet lathe, these are old school tool room lathes that can hold tenths!
Thanks Ray, I too have a model 4904 (1 hp three-phase 24" centers). It also started out in school shop. Gary the sales brochure shows your model to be a 3/4 hp single phase 36" centers, Ray's should be 1hp. A while ago I stumbled across a Clausing sales brochure online that has many of the details on the 4900 series. I especially want to thank Ray for the great picture of his serial number plate. I did not have one on mine and I Intend to have it recreated.
@@bee2333 Parts are very hard to find depending on what you need, eBay is your best source. I have a few spare gearbox parts and a few other things from rebuilding mine. Try and get him to run it for you before buying if possible.
I found a Clausing Model 4904 that is the same size yours but definitely picking it up. Everything on it is in good shape.
That indentation is for a pan mounted drain screen. Some of these machines had stand alone coolant tanks that sat right below that hole.
Joe Pieczynski Thanks Joe, Makes total sense! 👍
Congratulations on the lathe Ray. I'm glad that you were able to save it from the scrapyard. It's obvious that you're very proud of what you have done with it. Thanks for sharing with us.
After searching and about two years I finally picked up a Clausing 12×48 lathe and it's really smooth. I watched about every video on CZcams to learn how to run it. Thanks for sharing your videos!
That's great Joe and you found yourself a very good lathe!
I've had a couple of these a couple 5914's and my current 6913 14x48" I wasn't aware that you could run the carriage like that for tapers ether! I wish they would have had a 1-3/8" bore on these machines, I bet they would have been as popular as the SB10L. Nice machines for the money. Stout! I'm having withdraws right now from a move and my new shop has yet to have power run to it so seeing these machines run in the meantime is always nice.
Very nice lathe. That carriage cross slide feature is sweet.
I have never used it but a very nice feature!
Ray, that depression in the chip tray is for installing a coolant tank and pump. There would be a strainer to keep chips out of the tank.
Rocking J Metalworks - John Brock Makes total sense, thanks John! 👍
Hi Ray I recently bought a older Clausing 14 inch that was broken, can’t wait to get her going, my old South Bend 14.5 is in need of a spindle rebuild but will make the parts I need for the Clausing.
Nice little lathe I have a 7x10 to go with my Grizzly G4003G. Works out real well. Thanks for sharing Ray
I have a Clausing 5912. It has 12” over the bed and 48” center to center. It has the original and working hydraulic variable speed system. Basically like yours Ray, only a few more extras.
grntitan1 I would love to have the bigger brother to this lathe, I have seen the 5912, great machine!!!
Ray's Garage Yep, the 6900 series is a nice lathe. Just like mine only bigger. Mine came with a 2hp single phase Dayton motor. More power than I’ll even need. The Clausing lathes are good lathes. If you were not aware, Clausing also still has many of the parts for their old lathes. Plus they have a guy in the tech department that knows his sh*t. The parts are not cheap but I have bought a few parts from them I could not find elsewhere. Good to see you making vids again.
Matt
Gmtitan that's awesome, we have the exact same lathe. I cleaned mine up Really good and painted it now Iam going to set it up, would you have any good information on anchoring it to the concrete and leveling it?
Nice review of the lathe. They are great lathes, I miss mine.
That lathe will work perfect when your finished with it.
Hi Ray,
Nice lathe!
Daryl Smith is putting together a Clausing 5914 for us that he said was in real nice shape. I am really looking forward to it.
Steve
Hello Steve, That is a really nice lathe and your going to love running it!
Nice lathe. They bring about 1500 to 2000 around here
Knowing how you like things to look, surprised you haven't repainted that lathe.
It was tough Brian but I restrained myself on this one!!!
The indent on the chip tray is for a knockout for a coolant drain if it came with that option. Or you could add one yourself. The base for my South Bend has that option and I think I may add it. More tools Ray, that's a good thing my friend.
cuttingtooldesigner Thank you for the info on that Dennis, that makes total sense! 👍
Great video Ray! I like your point about the original patina, you cannot get that back once repainted. Nice machine!
Thanks Jim, It's a fun lathe to run!
Thanks for the update
That might be a great lathe to set up for running collets in.
For sure!
Great machine Ray, I have two Harleys anyway.
Nice save Ray.. id love a 2nd lathe in my shop. One 3 jaw and other 4 jaw. Or like you said. For when you cant pull the work out to make another.
For sure, having two lathes has saved me set ups and breakdowns many times!
It is a great piece of machinery. I have one and love it. Unfortunately the ways are severely worn down by the headstock. Regrinding is really costly so I'm using it for rough work.
Flame hardened ways are pretty tough that lathe must have seen a lot of use! Too bad it's so costly to regrind, it's such a nice lathe!
Nice machine!
Thanks Craig, Shoot me some pics when you get your new/old lathe up and running!
Picked one up for $500. Trade school. Bought a new half nut from clausing for $102.
You got a great deal on the lathe but $102 for a half nut is crazy expensive!!!
I recently bought this exact lathe and absolutely love it. I don’t have a manual for it and I am wondering, is there supposed to be an oil bath inside the headstock? That’s what would make the most sense but I wanted to make sure before I went any further.
Hi Josh, I did try running with an oil bath but it all leaked out the spindle bearing so I just keep the small oil cups filled with spindle oil and have never had a problem. I did find the original owners manual on line and see if I can locate it and shoot you the link.
www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/181/17226.pdf
The lathe is beautiful, but you need few more hacksaws hanging in your shop 😁
Thanks man, I'll get right on that, great eye!
Ray, 600 is nothing of you will be using it. Clausings are ahead of the game on their machinery👍
Amen Brother!
What keeps the backing plate from unthreading from the spindle when you run in reverse?
Nothing, you must be very careful when working in reverse.
Nice lathe
Robbie McLAGLEN Thanks Robbie! 👍
Where can you get that metric gear set for that clausing ?
Last time I saw a set was on eBay and it was expensive, so I passed on it.
You can't have too many lathes, can you?
So far i only have 5, 6 if you count the wood lathe, if only i had the room to use them all.
Is that oldie quieter than the new one?
Oh, Just rub it in Chris! I did like you at one time but you just blew it buddy! Not sure which one is quieter but I'll take USA made over China any day!!!
@@RaysGarage dont be fooled the wood lathe is in pieces (10 years or so) the Lorch watchmakers is an ornament, the Taig also, the Chinese bench top was a gift and only serves to stop the piles of junk behind it falling on the floor. That just leaves the Colchester and the Myford, the latter is only used for imp thread cutting, rare! So really you could say its just the one, but it sounds impressive i have so many and is in fact true but misleading.
ATB
c
Hahaha, You never cease to amaze me Chris!!! Cheers buddy!
@@RaysGarageThen i have achieved my aim, and to think an old girl friend said i have no ambition, showed her!😛😛😛
Where is the serial number? I’ve been looking for more info on my clausing from the 70’s but i cant find the serial number!
Great video by the way
Thanks Justin, My serial number is in two places, one on the tag at the end of the bed and the other is stamped on the side of the front bedway at the tail end as well.
I found it! Thanks a lot!!
Hey! I have that same lathe.
Ray, if you’re hanging out at Millerton Lake, we’re practically neighbors. Do you have an email you use? Lots of common interests and equipment.
I did spend almost every Sunday at Millerton back in the day but most of my time is now in the shop! My email is, raysgarage69@att.net My little Clausing is not perfect but is is a great lathe and threads like a dream!
Thanks Ray, thanks a lot :) I guess I have not been giving my Clausing lathe the love it deserves. I had plans on sending it down the road but now I will have to rethink that. Its in great shape and im sure with just a little Windex it would clean up real nice. What's one more lathe in my small home shop anyway. I see yours is a model 4913 serial number 405361 Mine is a model number 4911 serial number 405267Can you tell me the difference between the 4913 and the 4911 ? Mine is single phase and wired 110 at the moment, could that be the difference? or maybe the length of the bed? any info would be appreciated. Thanks for sharing Ray. Gary
Gary, Don't you dare get rid of that lathe, if you do send it to me my friend! I'll do some research on the differance and get back to you. If anything set it up as a collet lathe, these are old school tool room lathes that can hold tenths!
Thanks Ray, I too have a model 4904 (1 hp three-phase 24" centers). It also started out in school shop. Gary the sales brochure shows your model to be a 3/4 hp single phase 36" centers, Ray's should be 1hp. A while ago I stumbled across a Clausing sales brochure online that has many of the details on the 4900 series.
I especially want to thank Ray for the great picture of his serial number plate. I did not have one on mine and I Intend to have it recreated.
Great Information Andrew, Thanks for sharing! Yes mine is 1hp and unstoppable in back gears!!!
Ray,
let’s see sum them sweet riverside country girls
For sure buddy!!!
#Hump2020
Someone is selling it for $1200 near me
Grab it if its in good working condition, I have been offered $2500 for mine but could not let it go. It's a really nice lathe!!!
@@RaysGarage how hard are parts for this? The guy said hes used lt long enough to know it works but not long enough to have issues
@@bee2333 Parts are very hard to find depending on what you need, eBay is your best source. I have a few spare gearbox parts and a few other things from rebuilding mine. Try and get him to run it for you before buying if possible.
Ehh nobody needs metric threads. If something has metric threads, it was designed wrong, and built wrong in the first place, get rid of it. 😄
Nice lathe
Many thanks my friend!!!