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I like it!!! Could actually do a "mobile" spider so it doesn't rise either... Thanks for sharing Bolt!
Louis,
What's said about backing off to much when unlocking, is true and can be somewhat controlled. Unfortunately that is only one half of the problem.
This lathe the access hole just happens to be lined up with the T nut if the compound is set @ 45*. With this setting the T nut is centered in the hole, floating . Try to lock down the compound slide, the nut turns freely, nothing there to capture it. Sure you can futzs around working on both lock down screws and get it to work ....... who needs that ?
Made a guide plug that solves the problem. I did forget to mention an item in the write up. I ended up putting a stud in the 1/4 x 20 hole to keep the T nut from dropping below the circular groove, if too loose.
@Buggy Chief
No pictures the lathe is back together, here is a drawing for a reference, . As seen it is a simple project, get stuck or have a question PM me
greg
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