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If you haven't checked her out before, BlondiHacks https://blondihacks.com has a video on removing taper from a lathe. Aside from addressing the tailstock, twist in the bed can cause taper. (I'm just

On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 07:53 AM, OldToolmaker wrote: > > Dick > http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/f...6068#post65876 ( > http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/faq-buying-tool-plans-46068#post65876 ) >

you can always use your caliper for depth gauge . Some places even sell bases to mount on the caliper . Theres several examples on this amazon page . Pretty simple to meke .

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Yes. A “depth micrometer” is a different measuring tool. A “depth micrometer” would be the mechanical style micrometer scheme with the rotating barrel. The Bangood device is, however, a real

I am unable to click and open links on this group. I belong to several other groups and have no problem. Is this feature non functional in this group? Dick

Mike, I didn’t say it can’t be used. I said I personally prefer a depth micrometer. My response was not negative.

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It is definatly a depth micrometer. I have been working to adapt one to the tailstock of my Cumins. You could have one on every axis for less than $20. Sometimes better is the enemy of “good

This IS a depth micrometer. It's accurate to two decimal places. It's just being sold as a tire tread gage. Assuming it's properly made (not a guarantee with Banggoods stuff), I see no reason why it

I haven't solved the problem of my Sieg/MicroLux lathe trying to cut tapers all the time. I think there are a bunch of different variables with the tailstock barrel, and the different centers I'm

There's a big difference between $10 and $150+ for most of us.

Pierre, If a tire tread depth gage works for you, use it. As for me, I will choose a depth micrometer any day.

FYI; This is an answer if you are looking for a cheap depth gauge. Fidgety, but it works. Pierre?

That looks handy!

Yesterday's project was the tailstock on the Microlux 7x14. I added an adjuster, following the instructions in Ted Hansen's book. It works well. I also changed the clamp bolt to a 1/4-28 which

I'm finding quite a lot to like about the RealBull as I work my way 'up'. Today I worked on the carriage lock and cross slide(additional) gib screws. There are some nice machined surfaces in the

Thanks! I am liking them a lot. Making them without a mill was interesting. :) Epoxy and CA adhesive for holding workpieces- they have changed the game completely.

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Nice job on the tapered gibs!