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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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    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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    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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    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...
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