By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more
Forum sponsored by:
Forum sponsored by Forum House Ad Zone

Cross slide backlash Mini lathe

I'm confused by the instructions I have read.

All Topics | Latest Posts

Search for:  in Thread Title in  
<< First < Prev 1 2
Ron Laden22/09/2018 21:17:40
avatar
2320 forum posts
452 photos

Andrew, as mentioned previously my CJ18a and your Warco Super Mini look to be almost identical machines so I am surprised yours doesnt have a saddle lock as mine does. I dont like the naff little handle on mine and intend to change it but the lathe does have the means of locking the saddle to the bed.

dsc06102.jpg

Edited By Ron Laden on 22/09/2018 21:18:37

Edited By Ron Laden on 22/09/2018 21:25:03

andrew lyner23/09/2018 13:02:43
274 forum posts
5 photos

Ron. Both sides / ends of the saddle are clear of features except for a single tapped blind hole on the chuck side that's in the position of your T wrench. There appear to me more variations on that basic lathe than I've had hot dinners which makes for interesting conversations and also quite a lot of confusion.

The cheapest conversion that I've found on a Google Images search has been a chunky T which would fit between the two tracks. I imagine that's the sort of thing yours has.

Ron Laden23/09/2018 14:19:44
avatar
2320 forum posts
452 photos

Hi Andrew,

Yes the clamp plate is an inverted T, you can just see it in the picture. It would be dead easy to make something up and by the way mine is not on the chuck side but the tailstock side.

Ron

Neil Wyatt23/09/2018 15:20:23
avatar
19226 forum posts
749 photos
86 articles
Posted by andrew lyner on 23/09/2018 13:02:43:

Ron. Both sides / ends of the saddle are clear of features except for a single tapped blind hole on the chuck side that's in the position of your T wrench.

For fitting a travelling steady.

Neil

<< First < Prev 1 2

All Topics | Latest Posts

Please login to post a reply.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

Sign up to our Newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter and get a free digital issue.

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts
Support Our Partners
cowells
Sarik
MERIDIENNE EXHIBITIONS LTD
Shopping Partners
Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads
Latest "Wanted" Ads
Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues

Social Media online

'Like' us on Facebook
Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter
 Twitter Logo

Pin us on Pinterest

 

Donate

donate