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The saddle is on a rack a pinion is this normal or an old machine type thing is it possible to ditch the rack an pinion for a another screw?
The saddle moving by rack and pinion is normal. My 2012 lathe (12x36) is that way. a thread chasing dial could be added, and there may already be screw holes for one. The dial is somewhat generic. The gear on the end of it is what must match your lead screw thread pitch.