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Machining a ball screw nut
Thanks, yea I figured they were grand on machines with all the inaccuracies accounted for. This is just an experiment for me, with the nut being for a personal project where backlash is not an issue although I'd like to keep it to a minimum. -
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Machining a ball screw nut
I'm curious if anyone has ever tried machining a nut for a ball screw with a manual lathe? -
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Clausing 8000 thread dial
I'm curious if anyone has adapted a thread dial from a different lathe with the same lead screw to work on their machine. I have a 13" clausing 8000 that is fitted with the ainjest rapid threader and I want to put a thread dial on it. Of course clausing wants a fortune for a replacement and I'm... -
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Adapt a thread dial to fit my clausing 8000
I'm curious if anyone has adapted a thread dial from a different lathe with the same lead screw to work on their machine. I have a 13" clausing 8000 that is fitted with the ainjest rapid threader and I want to put a thread dial on it. Of course clausing wants a fortune for a replacement and I'm... -
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Ramco lathe help
Do you still have this machine ?? I need help with a gear and was hoping you could measure it for me? It's one of the change gears behind the swing out panel... the chart on the lathe says it's a 49 tooth. The top gear in the gear train. -
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MSC Lathe Parts Needed
I can make you one if you can send the lead screw and the stripped out nut -
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Clausing 8000 13" tailstock disassembly
I'm trying to disassemble my tailstock and have everything apart except the quill and the anti rotation tab and cam shaft that locks it in. I've tried everything to get it out and it won't budge. Has anyone ever taken one of these apart and knows how to get these last 3 parts out? There is no... -
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Ainjest threading attachment
I just bought a clausing 13" 8000 series lathe with the ainjest quick threading attachment. Never seen such a thing on a lathe before. I was hoping to get some info or advice on it. Has anyone ever ran one of these attachments? Anyone know if I can still get parts or a manual? I reached out to... -
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Ramco lathe help
Do you still have this lathe? I can help wit the wiring diagram -
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New to me Vintage Clausing Colchester Lathe Questions
Are you in California too? I'm having trouble getting a hold of the clausing rep for CA. Clausing gave me their contact and I reached out a couple times with no response. Looking for a half nut and threading dial for my 13" 8000 series -
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Ainjest
I just bought a clausing 13" 8000 series lathe with the ainjest quick threading attachment. Never seen such a thing on a lathe before. I was hoping to get some info or advice on it. Has anyone ever ran one of these attachments? Anyone know if I can still get parts or a manual? I reached out to... -
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Ramco lathe help
I just got this same lathe, mine also has a few minor issues. #1 both cross slide and compound nuts were worn out. Easy fix, already rebuilt the compound. Next I'll make a cross slide nut and rebuild that. #2 something is wrong with the feed engagement. It doesn't seem to want to engage for... -
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Deckel fp1
I am a machinist by trade and work at a job shop that repairs industrial equipment. my machine repair work is limited to small repairs (collet key, spindle bearings on the bridgeport, etc) most of this work is subbed out. I would like to get a small lathe and mill for a home shop. Maybe a... -
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Deckel fp1
Thank you. I didn't know there was a deckel forum. The machine comes with a transformer. -
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Deckel fp1
I found a deckel fp1 milling machine for sale for 1200 us dollars. It is missing the vertical head. I am wondering if they are hard to come by and what the cost would be. The machine looks in good condition, he says it runs but is not under power to observe. This would be my first machine...