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| appletree:
After a bit of advice, I have a stunning Raglan 5 inch lathe, however the cross travel nut is disproportionally worn and requires replacement so :- I have been advised that Raglan made the nuts from brass as opposed to bronze to minimise wear on the screw, recommendations Please? I cannot measure the screw did easily without disassembly, which I do not want to do just now. Appears to be about 5/8 od square thread, 8tpi LH 1 What material? 2 Screwcut? 3 Make a tap from silver steel an heat treat? 4 Make new screw and nut in 10tpi (dials easier to use)? Comments,experiance other ideas please Phil |
| John Rudd:
1) go for brass....easier to work with 2)ermmm dunno really.. 3) could do.. 4) that would be my choice, making life a lot easier all round, but keep the orig parts in case you decide to sell on the lathe...lh taps/dies can be bought from RDG without being too expensive.. |
| NormanV:
You could try here: http://www.latheparts.co.uk/ |
| appletree:
Yea if I went for 10 tpiit would solve a few issues, I think RDG taps are acme but with a fresh start that would not be a problem. If screw cutting I would have to machine towards the tail stock (blind) as my chuck is screwed on a not ideal for reverse rotation. Keep the experience coming guys (thanks John). Phil |
| appletree:
Hi Norman that was my original idea, have had a couple of things of John before and they have been very good. I ordered the said nut and a long tee slotted cross slide nearly 18 months ago and waiting. Phil |
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