Record DML 24X bed bars

[Rob Y]

New to this woodturning game and just got a load of old lathe bits given to me. They are all DML 24X parts (blue and green) but no bed bars. I managed to get some 38mm (1 1/2") bars but they appear slightly too large a diameter. Can someone please vernier or micrometer the bars for me so I can confirm the size needed.
Many thanks in advance.
Rob

 

[Dalboy]

I have a record CL3 which I can measure tomorrow but unsure if they used a standard sized bar for all of their machines

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Can't you measure one of the holes they fit in? :?

 

[Rob Y]

They don't fit in holes they are clamped together.

 

[Rob Y]

I have a record CL3 which I can measure tomorrow but unsure if they used a standard sized bar for all of their machines

Thanks

 

[Phil Pascoe]

They don't fit in holes they are clamped together.

Yes. Sorry, I was thinking they fitted into the headstock or a foot piece.

 

[Duncan A]

I have a DML36SH Mk2 in the garage (it's a club lathe for sale) and the bedbars are 33.5mm dia or 1.325" which is 1 13/40. They were measured using vernier calipers, not as accurate as a micrometer, but good enough for the level of accuracy required here I think.
Hope that helps
Duncan

 

[Rob Y]

Looks like I might have to find some more bars as I can't get mine turned down that small, they're about 3mm thickness walls.
Thanks

 

[timber]

Rob
I have a Coronet lathe ,a blue one , it has hollow bars 1.5 inch dia.
This lathe I think was when Record took over the Coronet, when I fitted it together the bars did seem tight,

 

[Robbo3]

Looks like I might have to find some more bars as I can't get mine turned down that small, they're about 3mm thickness walls.
Thanks

Or you could make up adaptors in either metal or wood to fit inside the hollow bars. They would add a few inches to the overall length.

 

[Dalboy]

I have just measured my CL3 and they are 1 1/2" solid bars.

 

[M_Chavez]

34mm on a green DML24x

 

[Rob Y]

Thanks for all the help. Got the bars turned down to 33.5mm and there was still enough thickness. Cut to about 4 foot and all seems to fit fine.
Probably be back for more advise soon.
Rob

 

[VickyC]

Hi Rob. I need to order some bed bars for my DML24X lathe. Did this size continue to work well for you in the end? any problems?

V

 

[Jonzjob]

ou haven't said what the bars are Rob? They need to be very stiff or you will get a lot of vibration through them. My CL1 has the solid bars and they can rattle if the job is out of ballance.

The DML24X was my first, and only other lathe, and it's a very good machine. Good luck and welcome to the slippery turning slope mate! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Dave Moore]

Hi,
If you get some 1” pipe you will find it’s the correct size. I would suggest some 1” stainless steel schedule 80 for less flexing.
Regards,
Dave Moore