Please help Cracked clausing headstock case

[7722eric]

Hi new to the site. Lots of great info here. I had an accident today.
Sometime ago I started restoring a clausing 4900 10 x24 lathe. I was installing the bearings in the headstock and cracked the case. Does anybody have or know where I may find a used one? I will talk to a welder in the am to see if it can be repared. I want to find another one. I sent an email to Joe at plaza machine to see if he had any ideas and I will see what clausing has to offer. Thanks in advance.
Eric

[WayneHill]

Have you tried JB Weld epoxy? - No, I am not kidding.

[RICHARD ZASTROW]

Have you ever heard of metal stitching? I used to work for a company that did that. You might take a picture of the wounded casting and send it to them. The company name is Crack Eliminators in Milwaukee, WI

I'll find their email address and add it later.

Dick Z

add: crackeliminator@wi.rr.com

[NEATman]

You can also try the Clausing Group on Yahoo:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clausing_lathe_and_mill/

Keith

[7722eric]

Thank you for the information.
Eric

[7722eric]

Guys, I looked into metal stitching, brazing, welding w/nickle rod. I think the metal stitching is a valid repair, however I am going to look for another case first. I am worried about alignment issues. If anyone has a line on one please keep me in mind. Thanks again.
Eric

[lowpull]

Originally Posted by 7722eric Hi new to the site. Lots of great info here. I had an accident today. Sometime ago I started restoring a clausing 4900 10 x24 lathe. I was installing the bearings in the headstock and cracked the case. Does anybody have or know where I may find a used one? I will talk to a welder in the am to see if it can be repared. I want to find another one. I sent an email to Joe at plaza machine to see if he had any ideas and I will see what clausing has to offer. Thanks in advance. Eric

Ive got one. 100 plus shipping