10-15-2014, 11:51 PM
(10-15-2014, 10:30 PM)Dr Stan Wrote: Think about the direction of rotation in relationship with the threads.
I am.
Facing the part from the front of the mill and cutting the ring on the right hand side, forward spindle rotation (clockwise), the left side of the cutter contacting the part pushes the ring rearward, (counterclockwise) unscrewing the right hand threads.
Facing the part from the front of the mill and cutting the ring on the left hand side, forward spindle rotation (clockwise), the right side of the cutter contacting the part pushes the ring forward, (counterclockwise) also unscrewing the right hand threads.
Switch the green gear to the left side and get the same result, no?
Willie