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Something I hadn't even though of, but now that you mention it, it makes much sense. I wonder if a follower rest would help with that? Probably not as the elements involved are probably spring rather

Here's a pretty good article on making the TS work properly. <http://warhammer.mcc.virginia.edu/ty/7x10/vault/Members/RickKruger/Ta ilstock/IndicatingBase/index.html> Roy discover the the at tailstock

wrote: A bit less than yesterday, I think :-)! Some very good material has come out of this from many people and it has certainly helped me a LOT! OK, understand now, thanks! I'd seen that idea

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The most common methods use something that expands into the HS bore, attached to the actual handcrank. One style uses a diagonally cut piece that expands into the HS bore when it's tightened; exactly

Hi David, Thanks for that link. That saves me having to reverse engineer the data format off the scope. A source of connectors would be nice. Maybe I need to buy spare parts from a DRO maker.

Thanks Ian. Great idea. I'd rather spend my time making more fun stuff (like a ball turner, etc.). I particularly enjoy using 'things' for other than their intended purpose. I just measured what I

Hello Bruce, Thanks VERY much for you comments here, after a night to think on the problem and your comments as well as some from other folks here, I have a much better head space :-) on the problem!

G'day Rance

I have seen many examples of people installing a chip guard on their lathes to deflect chips from the ways and leadscrew. I really liked the idea of using a bellows rubber sheet as fitted to the mini

G'day Vikki et al. Vikki by now you must be totally confused. There you have generated much useful discussion. I forgot to answer one of your questions, that relating to the shim between the centres.

Vickie, Not being very bright ot talented, I (correctly) figured I could never get my headstock and tailstock in perfect allignment But I figured that even though not understanding all (or any) of the

Can you just use a steady rest? Perhaps with custom modified fingers? I'm thinking something like rubber pinch rollers from a couple old cassette players or VCRs or something rather than hard

hi john- <http://shumatech.com/support/chinese_scales.htm> it was nice of the seller to provide extra batteries. going into a local drug store to buy replacements is very pricey. hope this helps!

Commercial sheet pans can be had in 18 x 26 inches, here is an example http://item.express.ebay.com/NEW-Full-Sheet-Pan-18-x-26-Reinforced-aluminum_W0QQitemZ160020141890QQihZ006QQcmdZExpressItem eBay #

That indicates that while you have the tailstock pretty well centred properly up and down, it is either not pointing straight at the headstock, or it is off centre. Most likely it's a bit of both. If

Thanks for the info. I'll just make my own pan, just wanted to know if it was missing. Their packing list leaves a lot to be desired. Same for the manuals. But that's just part of this cheap-lathe-

wrote: > G'day Gavin, No problem with the drill press, mine is bench mounted, I would get a pedestal one if buying now. Unless you pay a lot of money the average drill press is just that, average,

Unclerabid can take care of your questions and fix your board. http://www.unclerabid.com

Hi, Firstly, I should report back on the original topic. I followed up 800watt on eBay and ordered several calipers from him. Yes, he will ship international on request. As people here said, his