Lathe Cross Slide Problem

[EdK]

(04-18-2014, 02:58 PM)unioncreek Wrote: Ed,

Don't know if this will help. But on my 8x12 HF lathe the compound had a lot of play. Never could get it adjusted out with the split nut. I finally made a brass washer that fit in the recess of the bearing for the compound screw. That took the vast majority out. Hopefully someone will come up with a solution to the problem.

Bob

Bob,

My lathe has an adjustment for that. I really think it's a nut mounting problem or a bad lead screw but I'm open to all suggests so thanks for the idea.

Ed