Sheldon Metal Lathe - Revision history

Aapezzuto at 06:27, 26 May 2026

2026-05-26T06:27:29Z

Jeff at 00:52, 5 June 2021

2021-06-05T00:52:57Z

Jeff at 00:43, 5 June 2021

2021-06-05T00:43:50Z

Jeff at 00:33, 5 June 2021

2021-06-05T00:33:36Z

Jeff: Created page with " TS-44 E model number.... * T - Indicated a taper attachment or tapered roller spindle bearings * S - Later 11” swing (clearance measures at an actual 11-1/4” over the bed..."

2021-06-05T00:31:23Z

Created page with " TS-44 E model number.... * T - Indicated a taper attachment or tapered roller spindle bearings * S - Later 11” swing (clearance measures at an actual 11-1/4” over the bed..."

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TS-44 E model number....
* T - Indicated a taper attachment or tapered roller spindle bearings
* S - Later 11” swing (clearance measures at an actual 11-1/4” over the bed and carriage wings), “short” #5MT spindle taper; 2-1/4” x 8 TPI spindle thread
* 44 - Bed length in inches
* E - 4 speed under drive with 4 step pulleys (or possibly 8 speeds if the primary pulley has two steps instead of 1.

Spindle Speeds - 8 speeds
* Back gears engaged: 50, 87, 142, 244
* Open belt: 280, 482, 788, 1355

Capacity and Clearances
* Swing over bed - 11 1/4
* Swing over cross slide - 8”
* Distance between centers - 35”
* Carriage length - 13”
* Carriage bridge wide - 4 1/2”
* Bed length - 44”
* Bed width - 8”
* Bed height - 6 9/16”

Headstock
* Hole through spindle - 1 3/8”
* Large face plate diameter - 11”
* Small dog plate diameter - 5 1/2”

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:27, 26 May 2026
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	* Live Center		* Live Center
	* Drill Chuck		* Drill Chuck
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		+	=Notes & References=
		+	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xp_mFBCwgs how to use the friction clutch] - identical apron layout to the Sheldon 11"

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 =Sheldon “E” Type Underneath Motor Drive=
-Double countershaft permits operation through standard 1-piece lathe bed.  Double V-belts to spindle prevent slippage and delivers full power. 4 step cones give wide speed range.  Lever release for belt shifting.  Adjustable take-up for all belts.
+* Double countershaft permits operation through standard 1-piece lathe bed
-Spindle speeds...
+* Motor - 1 HP (need to confirm)
 * Back gears engaged: 50, 87, 142, 244
 * Open belt: 280, 482, 788, 1355

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 [[File:Sheldon-Metal-Lathe-TS44E.jpg|400px|thumb|right]]
 =TS-44 E model=
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 * E - 4 speed under drive with 4 step pulleys (or possibly 8 speeds if the primary pulley has two steps instead of 1.
-=Spindle Speeds - 8 speeds=
+Double countershaft permits operation through standard 1-piece lathe bed.  Double V-belts to spindle prevent slippage and delivers full power. 4 step cones give wide speed range.  Lever release for belt shifting.  Adjustable take-up for all belts.
 * Back gears engaged: 50, 87, 142, 244
 * Open belt: 280, 482, 788, 1355
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 * Large face plate diameter - 11”
 * Small dog plate diameter - 5 1/2”

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-TS-44 E model number....
 * T - Indicated a taper attachment or tapered roller spindle bearings
 * S - Later 11” swing (clearance measures at an actual 11-1/4” over the bed and carriage wings), “short” #5MT spindle taper; 2-1/4” x 8 TPI spindle thread
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-Spindle Speeds - 8 speeds
+=Spindle Speeds - 8 speeds=
 * Back gears engaged: 50, 87, 142, 244
 * Open belt: 280, 482, 788, 1355
-Capacity and Clearances
+=Capacity and Clearances=
 * Swing over bed - 11 1/4
 * Swing over cross slide - 8”
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 * Bed height - 6 9/16”
-Headstock
+=Headstock=
 * Hole through spindle - 1 3/8”
 * Large face plate diameter - 11”
 * Small dog plate diameter - 5 1/2”