Bill,
Have you already done the slipper clutch mod? I read that the depressions for the balls in the clutch are not drilled deep enough and that it results in slippage at very low torque settings. The fix is apparently to drill the indentations a tad deeper, but I didn't get a spec on exactly how much deeper to go. If I drilled it too deep it would be the same as no clutch and not deep enough means it still will slip at low load. If you have done this mod could you share your thought and any measurements or specs that you used? Also what other mods would you recoment before I start putting it to more continuous use. The fellow I got it from has already changed it over to a 4 bolt style cross slide tool mount and put a Phase II QCTP on in place of the 4 position block style tool holder. I am thinking I want to build the back gear mod to reverse the threading capability, but since I do so little threading now I really don't see the advantage of adding left hand thread capability immediately either. So your thought and list of mods would be much appreciated when you get time.
Bob