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I bought Clausing 5428, inspecting and getting it set up. Overall seems in very decent shape, however there are some issues with the cross slide.
I’ve never used a lathe with a taper attachment so I’m not sure how they’re supposed to behave.
The two issues are the taper attachment block that holds the end of the cross slide screw has a very pronounced wobble, as in the first two videos, the block moves about 10 thousands. Is this normal? I haven’t taken it apart yet, but can it be adjusted?
The cross slide screw seems to be in very good shape, however seems to have a bit of a bend in it, do you guys think that can be straightened. Not sure how much of a bend yet, will know when I get it apart.
The ways on the cross slide look like they’re in perfect condition, however the cross slide screw handle feels gritty or grindy when I turn it, almost like a bearing with sand in it. I’m guessing one of the bearings are failing and need to be replaced.
How much backlash is too much in the cross slide, I’ve got about 50 thousands. I’m not sure how worn the split nut is yet. I’m assuming this has a split nut like a mill, are there any other adjustments on these for backlash?
Taper block wobble 1:
Taper block wobble 2:
Backlash:
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I’ve never used a lathe with a taper attachment so I’m not sure how they’re supposed to behave.
The two issues are the taper attachment block that holds the end of the cross slide screw has a very pronounced wobble, as in the first two videos, the block moves about 10 thousands. Is this normal? I haven’t taken it apart yet, but can it be adjusted?
The cross slide screw seems to be in very good shape, however seems to have a bit of a bend in it, do you guys think that can be straightened. Not sure how much of a bend yet, will know when I get it apart.
The ways on the cross slide look like they’re in perfect condition, however the cross slide screw handle feels gritty or grindy when I turn it, almost like a bearing with sand in it. I’m guessing one of the bearings are failing and need to be replaced.
How much backlash is too much in the cross slide, I’ve got about 50 thousands. I’m not sure how worn the split nut is yet. I’m assuming this has a split nut like a mill, are there any other adjustments on these for backlash?
Taper block wobble 1:
Taper block wobble 2:
Backlash:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro