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I made what I believe to be a really good deal the other day on a 618 lathe. It looks good, paint included, and runs really smooth. Came with a good selection of cutters and tool holders. Decent rolling stad and tool box. The only thing I found wrong is in the lead screw. I put it in forward or reverse and engage the thread dial and it works normally. But, if I put it in backgear the thread dial does not move nor does the carriage. I am in hopes the lead screw and or half nuts are dirty. Hope to take it apart today. According to printed catalogue I saw the lead screw is 1/2” x 16 tip acme thread. I cannot fing a die to chase threads to clean them. Anybody got a solution?
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