12-07-2013, 11:51 PM
Yeah, the only problem with it is that I can't do the metric threads on my lathe because it didn't come with the change gears. I need a 70 tooth gear, and even if I had it it would be a big PITA to change them. I'd have to pull the collet closer assembly off the back of the spindle to be able to open the door on the end of the machine to change it. I did pull if off once before just to look for the gear and it took me almost 40 minutes to get the notched disk indicating true again.
If I could find a way to get the YAM CNC lathe that Russ is gifting me into the shop I'd be able to thread anything. I may have to wait until I clear space in my own home's cellar, upgrade to 200 amp electrical service and move the whole shop out here to Spencer.
If I could find a way to get the YAM CNC lathe that Russ is gifting me into the shop I'd be able to thread anything. I may have to wait until I clear space in my own home's cellar, upgrade to 200 amp electrical service and move the whole shop out here to Spencer.