Cutting Metric Threads
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(03-03-2013, 05:25 PM)TomG Wrote: Or engage the same number on the thread dial for each pass.

Tom

That doesn't always work out when the lead screw is an inch lead. You can get lucky with some lathes (as it appears Ed did), but it's best to engage it ONCE and leave it there until the thread is completely done.
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Cutting Metric Threads - by EdK - 03-03-2013, 04:49 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by doubleboost - 03-03-2013, 04:59 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by TomG - 03-03-2013, 05:25 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by EdK - 03-03-2013, 06:49 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by PixMan - 03-03-2013, 07:30 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by EdK - 03-03-2013, 07:58 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by TomG - 03-03-2013, 08:15 PM
RE: Cutting Metric Threads - by EdK - 03-04-2013, 09:34 AM



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