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Jeff Mann	19/01/2019 19:54:38
1 forum posts 1 photos	Hi everyone .complete newbie to this. I have bought a Chinese mini lathe,and in the accessories bag are two splined dowels. The instructions don't mention what they are,where they go or what they're for. Anyone come across them??? I can't find where to add a picture on here
Michael Gilligan	19/01/2019 20:21:11
23121 forum posts 1360 photos	Welcome, Jeff I can't help regarding the first point, but here's the lengthy answer to the second: LINK https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=103028&p=1 MichaelG.
Michael Horner	19/01/2019 20:43:12
229 forum posts 63 photos	Hi Jeff I suspect they are for the threading dial, you should have three, one may be already fitted under the dial marked 1 to 12. They have different number of splines depending what pitch thread you are cutting. Cheers Michael.
Michael Horner	19/01/2019 21:27:45
229 forum posts 63 photos	Hi Jeff The disc with the numbers, the splined shaft fits underneath and meshes with the lead screw. Cheers Michael.

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