Well as this is my first post I think an introduction is in order??
My name is Tom and i found my way here through David (Stilldrillin) via the toy steam forum To start with i was refering to the odd post now and then,Now ive read half of the forum and i am amazed by some of the stuff you guys get upto so thought i should sign up lol.
I have been a Manual and cnc machinest for the past 5 years,although i did lose my job in febuary so i am now working for a courier company.
This leads me onto my question............ How the Bl**dy hell do i align the tailstock on my 7x12 minilathe. Its the Conquest Model with the 2 screws on the back of the tail stock and the bolt from the bottom.
Ive found a few bits about doing it but there seems to be no logic behind how it works. As it is now its .2mm of center and run out from the bed is .25mm. It was well over a milly when i got it even though the inspection sheet said it was with 0.03mm. I must have spent 5 hours on and off now to no avail
I want a normal tailstock back
