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  1. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Thanks David!
  2. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Cross Slide Screw is done!
  3. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Machined out a deeper jaw for my drill press vise. It's now over the top of the crap groove so I can use my parallels on the vise.
  4. Stevendavis

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Enjoying a logger tonight.
  5. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Worked on modifying my carriage stop for my application today.
  6. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Yeh, Not sure why it doesn't show up.
  7. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got a little more done on the cross slide.
  8. Stevendavis

    Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% Piper Cherokee Glass Fuselage Build.

    Nice!
  9. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Found this little gem! Still looks new and the original anvil parts are still in rubber!
  10. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got started on the cross slide last night.
  11. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I need to get back on my Cub!
  12. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    It worked great.
  13. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Built a dovetail attachment for my Starrett 711. I think it's going to be a great addition to my indicator!
  14. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got the carriage clutch assembly done. I'm really liking the DRO functions!!
  15. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Hey Tony, To cut the slit in the lead screw I used the same fixture I used on the lathe bed. I just cut a pinching groove in the side of it and clamped the lead screw in and cut it with a slitting saw. I used a coping saw to cut the groove in the worm gear you made, for the worm gear key. It...
  16. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got some work done on the tool post and lead screw components.
  17. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    I just might have to do that once I get it done!
  18. Stevendavis

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Prying for a speedy recovery!
  19. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got the hint!!
  20. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Hey Tony, It's not threaded, but it will have a 1/32 slot cut down the length of carrage travel. The gear you made will be turned by the shaft, or carrage handle, moving the carrage. I still have to cut the key slot in that gear that will mate with the lead screw slot.
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