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So if your couplings are out of line how can your measurements be ok to .0001 at all points of rotation?. Wouldn't it be better if the encoder was directly in line with the feed screw ?.

I have made parts in 6082 T6 for my Taig and Shoreline in the past and home anodised them and they have stood up to my usage, and if sliding on sherline parts they will be hard anodised.

Looks like theirs some good info and quite a few pictures from different angles on Lathes .co.uk site .Best of luck.

You have the choice of Meadows and Passmore or Walsh as Cousins seem to make it difficult these days unless you are a pro. The suspensions are many and varied so careful measurements are the order of the day.

Sorry Nicholas but your bit about your straight edge showing a bit of light is a bit non technical as , how good is your straight edge and also light will be visible even if its down to a millionth of an inch?

Im with Joseph there with diamond for carbide and I use fine diamond for drills under 1.5mm as the tips of these are quite fragile and the fine diamond does not grab them.

Sounds like a small stainless waste bin might be a candidate ?

Clive ,That's cheaper than c**p engine oil, what's not to like.

I use various surgical / dental ones all of which were begged /borrowed from either.none of them flex or bend and I have one plastic disposable set for handling batteries. Bargain

Edited By bernard towers on 20/11/2022 13:01:29

I think its the metal one but then who cares not everyone is concerned with steam just the strength and look.

Like Tug been using JB for some years but have been trying Araldite metal for about 6 months and am quite impressed. Drills and taps well.

The last one I had to remove the outside edges were lifted up so the washer was effectively reversed then prised off.Oh and replaced with a thin washer and circlip

Edited By bernard towers on 18/11/2022 10:26:33

Now who said shapers were out of date?

4Way toolpost ratchet screw holes

Made one of those a couple of years ago to do some wire bending, I incorporated eccentric pins which make finer adjustment possible. Works well.

Why not look at an inline wiring diagram?

why not start a taper tap in the hole and thread a piece of bronze bar and screw in it should tighten onto the taper and seal it ,cut off and dress back.

Personally if its something as important as a tool post stud it would be better scewcut even if you do it to about 85 to 90 per cent depth then finish off with a die die for depth and form.

That's an interesting project but I think halfnan hour on a lathe is a bit optimistic .

By topslide I presume you really mean compound slide as it looks like the rotating base is already there.