Jeff Demand wrote:
Vikki,
These aren't very expensive machines :-) and replacement parts are
easily available from < www.littleMachine Shop.com >.
And thank all the gods that be for LMS :-)!
An early modification
to mine was the cam on the tail stock, it makes working much much more
pleasant. Inspired by the tail stock cam I bought premium plans from <
> for a compound cam lock. A VERY
nice modification, haven't used it enough to determine if JWE's moving of
the pivot point really does reduce chatter, but it does increase the cross
slide range.
I like that one a LOT, cranking the compound back to get at the screws if a serious PITA. I think that LMS offers that modified compound base, but the cam lock for it would be a dream.
One thing I know I need is a saddle lock. Thought a bar across the back of the saddle (resting on those two "ears") and something like the clamp the tailstock uses would be an easy way to do it.
As much as I really like to modify my toys the time spent has been a
worthwhile investment for actual paying jobs. Keep at it, sounds like you
are having as much fun a I am.
I'm having fun, but right at the moment I am really frustrated with the utter failure of my first attempt at centering the tailstock. I'll get over it, but it surely is break time :-).
Thanks & take care, Vikki.
--
Victoria Welch, WV9K/7
"Well, one of the sad lessons of life is that things aren't necessarily true just because the anchor on the evening news says they are." --Jame Retief
