The primary adjustment is to set the centre adjuster up, with the nut close
up to the handle. Feel for the middle of the range of adjustment at that
point, then work on balancing the two outer adjusters one against the other,
so slack is taken up, but it handle still turns freely throughout the thread
length.
The centre adjuster sets the nuts overall height, the two outer ones balance
or push one against the other, to take up slack in the thread. If you then
measure the thickness of the shim required, just under the centre it makes
the whole process simpler in the future as well as making the nut more
stable. Instead of adjusting the centre, then you just tighten it up against
the shim.
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-----Original Message-----
From: 7x12minilathe@... [mailto:7x12minilathe@...]
On Behalf Of G.
Sent: 10 February 2013 22:27
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: [7x12minilathe] brass nut alignment?
Wondering if anyone has ever had to shim the brass nut for the
'cross-slide?' to work right? I've tried the original and a new one. Both
leave it harder to turn the closer the cross-slide gets to the turning
lever. Any idea's would be appreciated as i would like to get this done and
together and use it some.
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