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From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...]On Behalf Of CLevinski
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 10:02 PM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: Threading for the first time
Thanks, guys... I like the idea of a wheel, but I would think it really
needs a handle to hold onto. One of the linked designs was set up with
both. I'll pick one and go with it. Now if I could just find some 1 1/8
inch round stock without having to pay more for shipping than the metal is
worth! I have one inch in stock, but not 1 1/8 inch...
Well, maybe I'll put together another metal order...
Charlie
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "CLevinski" <clevinski@...> wrote:
OK, looks like I need to make a hand-crank for the mini-lathe...
Thanks to all for their suggestions and comments!
Charlie
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "CLevinski" <clevinski@> wrote:
Hi, All,
I'm going to try single-point threading for the first time. I've read up
on the procedure, and I figure the best way is to just jump in and give it a
try. I'll initially make a 3/8-24 thread, only because it's big enough for
me to really see the progress as it develops. But what I would really like
to make for use after that is a 5 mm thread. These are, I believe, a 0.8 mm
pitch. My goal is to make some thumbscrews to hold the gear cover on my
lathe without having to use a hex key to get it off. My question is whether
this is too fine a thread for me to do as a beginner? Are there any special
tricks?
I guess it really doesn't matter; if I screw it up (pun intended), I'll
just try it again.
Thanks,
Charlie
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