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Martin Dilly	01/08/2011 18:03:25
2 forum posts	I've found that my Hobbymat lathe has about 0.15mm play on the cross-slide, such that when I push and pull on the dial (at right angles to the lathe bed) there is visible and audible movement relative to the saddle. I've adjusted the backlash to no effect. I suspect wear either on the threaded rod controlling the cross-slide movement or else in the female thread in the saddle casting. Does anyone have any suggestions for a cure please? I'll post this on Beginner's Questions as well, just in case.
Steve Garnett	01/08/2011 19:53:10
837 forum posts 27 photos	See reply on other thread... you really do only need to post once!
The Merry Miller	01/08/2011 19:53:58
484 forum posts 97 photos	False alarm, I'm just putting the whisky bottle away. Edited By The Merry Miller on 01/08/2011 19:56:38 Edited By The Merry Miller on 01/08/2011 19:57:47

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