Cleaning up my old lathe

[Mayhem]

I actually forgot to post a follow up to this project, probably because my efforts failed. However, I discovered some pics on my phone today whilst getting some others off, so I thought I would post an update.

I managed to make up a shaft and handle that threads into a block of steel, which sits beneath the bottom of the rear way. When tightened, it pulls up on the gib, pressing it against the way. When tight, the carriage can still move

Back to the drawing board I guess...