ML7 cross and top slide threads?

I am just too hot to venture into my shed, which must be like an oven. Otherwise I would measure up the required thread!

Google and my library don't seem to help either. I am after the imperial threads, definitely acme but what pitch and diameter?

I shall probably need to buy or make some replacements, when I am able to get mobile again after my latest attack of sciatica!

Thanks everyone,

Andrew.

Well, I would go into my hot workshop, run around, and measure up for you, but I'm glued to an armchair at the moment!!

Steve

Edited By Steven Vine on 19/06/2017 15:02:53

Hi Andrew,

3/8 x 10 TPI for both (imperial)

Gordon.

Imperial 3/8" x 10 tpi, see **LINK**

But remember that they will be Left Hand, possibly ACME or square thread form, so that the slide advances when the handle is turned clockwise.

Howard

Edited By Rick Kirkland 1 on 19/06/2017 15:25:10

Rick, If the thread were right hand, as the handle is turned clockwise, you would withdraw the tool from the work.

(I have made a new nut for a Raglan Cross Slide, so know that the thread is left hand.

But we do agree over the thread form!

Howard

Edited By Rick Kirkland 1 on 19/06/2017 16:11:26

Very well explained, Rick

MichaelG.

Quite right Rik, memory failure, (The ML7 went some 14 years ago. But you have reawakened memories of fitting a new nut to the Cross slide)

Apologies for the confusion with moving nut machines!

Howard