Praying just before you turn on that new lathe for the first time...

You are right there Bill. I went to re-assemble it today and by turning it in then tightening, I got the spoke to engage.

Unfortunately, we are still left with a problem. The damn thread gauge still does not turn. Either the top screw is too lose, and the dial just sits and won't turn while the screw spins, or I tighten it, and the damn dial still doesn't spin (because friction on the bottom).

I just don't get what's with this horrible design implementation. I tried adding grease, etc. But no help..

I'll have to probably use loctite on the dial to attach it to the top-screw...

In the meantime, if I want to cut threads, I suppose I can pick a thread and gear combo so that I can engage the locknuts on ANY random point without running the thread. No biggie for now.
 
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