Are they easy to make?
Ian S C | 26/03/2010 10:10:40 |
![]() 7468 forum posts 230 photos | If you look at my last bit you'll see that you use the chalk to mark the lead screw and its bearing, either end is OK, you need something more substanial to mark the saddle possition on the bed. Ian S C |
Ian S C | 26/03/2010 10:17:15 |
![]() 7468 forum posts 230 photos | Mike look at the previous entry, line 5. Chalk is used to mark the lead screw and its bearing, either end is OK. Something more substantial is required ie the tail stock to mark the bed. Ian S C |
Gordon W | 26/03/2010 10:29:55 |
2011 forum posts | The Amateurs Lathe by Mr. L H Sparey has a simple to follow description of chalking the gear wheels for screw cutting. |
Mike | 26/03/2010 15:24:41 |
![]() 713 forum posts 6 photos | Thanks, Gordon. I must be getting senile! I have a copy of Sparey's book, so must find it and read it. |
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