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03-03-2013, 04:49 PM
It's been a while since I've cut a metric thread and have never cut one on my current lathe. I need to cut a M5x0.5 thread and I have all of the change gears set and the tool bit ready to go. I remember one has to not disengage the half nuts for metric threads but what I don't remember is if you have to synchronize the thread dial to a certain number for metric threads. I'm guessing not but don't want to ruin my workpiece by "assuming". Am I correct in that one does not need to synchronize the thread dial with a certain number for metric threads? The lead-screw is imperial.

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Ed
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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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