leadscrew nut re taper attachment

[petertha]

(10-24-2012, 04:59 PM)krv3000 Wrote: hi I may have missed this but what make is the lathe?

It's called a King. Well, thats the nameplate sticker of the Canadian distributer. http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=116

The machines originate from Taiwan, at least mine did around '99 when I got it. They look quite familiar to other models I see in the USA & 'somewhat similar' to a host of Chinese knockoffs. I've been pretty happy with it thus far. The dials are nice, seems reasonably accurate for my purposes. I've seen worse quality. It has seem light, occassional use up until recent. I'm in 'hobby transition' so to speak & now want to focus on some metalworking projects like the nice stuff I see on this forum!

I remember having the choice of getting a taper attachment at the time. It was somewhat a cost saving thing, but in hindsight the local sales guy was not up to speed. He indicated it could just be purchased later. But I've since discovered through calling them & other forums that King requires this be specified up front & there are mechanical differences. I'm just not 100% on the extent. So every once in a while I wonder out loud if there is a workaround. I think i could build the tapering apparatus, its the 'temporary un-coupling the leadscrew to move the slide' issue that has me scratching my head.

Sorry for the long-winded answer.