Hello, I'm a new beginner member.
I have got an used Chinese 250mm x 550 lathe/milling machine and which I proceeded to completely refurbish and make any possible small improvement and refinishing.
One trivial question I have is about the studs on the chuck flange for the 3 jaws, which are M8 but the holes on the flange are 11mm. I was thinking of turning new studs with the smooth section matching the holes minus some clearance, probably that not something necessary but is there any reason why it should not be done? Perhaps a large clearance makes it easier to remove the flange/chuck?
I will also have to make M10 studs for the 4 jaws flange, as they did not come with it, so the same question about the optimal size applies.
I have got an used Chinese 250mm x 550 lathe/milling machine and which I proceeded to completely refurbish and make any possible small improvement and refinishing.
One trivial question I have is about the studs on the chuck flange for the 3 jaws, which are M8 but the holes on the flange are 11mm. I was thinking of turning new studs with the smooth section matching the holes minus some clearance, probably that not something necessary but is there any reason why it should not be done? Perhaps a large clearance makes it easier to remove the flange/chuck?
I will also have to make M10 studs for the 4 jaws flange, as they did not come with it, so the same question about the optimal size applies.