02-27-2016, 05:15 PM
Hi again Folks,
Saddle and cross-slide were disassembled not long ago, there is no side movement only 'X' movement against the feedscrew/nut/trunnion bearing assy.
The comment about wear in my crossfeed screw is valid, as I can takeup backlash via the adjustable nut, whilst I can get zero backlash at one point this is not true of all the travel, so maybe a new feedscrew and nut would be a last resort.
I would have to make these, as new replacement would probably cost more than the value of the lathe.
Should this become necessary, then a home brew single start would be the result, I've already done this exercise on my son's Bantam 800, with excellent accuracy results.
I'll post some pics tmoro of where the trouble lies.
Thanks for commenting Folks.
Saddle and cross-slide were disassembled not long ago, there is no side movement only 'X' movement against the feedscrew/nut/trunnion bearing assy.
The comment about wear in my crossfeed screw is valid, as I can takeup backlash via the adjustable nut, whilst I can get zero backlash at one point this is not true of all the travel, so maybe a new feedscrew and nut would be a last resort.
I would have to make these, as new replacement would probably cost more than the value of the lathe.
Should this become necessary, then a home brew single start would be the result, I've already done this exercise on my son's Bantam 800, with excellent accuracy results.
I'll post some pics tmoro of where the trouble lies.
Thanks for commenting Folks.
Chris Wright
North Lincolnshire.UK
Colchester Master 6 1/2"(13"), Elliott Rapidmil, Clarkson MkI+
North Lincolnshire.UK
Colchester Master 6 1/2"(13"), Elliott Rapidmil, Clarkson MkI+