How do I stop twisting?

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Fergus OMore:
Simply Google 7 x14 lathe manual. These lathes are 'generic' and simply follow the instructions for adjustments

-steves-:
Right, well some good news.

Had a little chat with "Stilldrillin" regarding this subject who explained why and how these things should be adjusted, it all made sense afterwards of course. So tightened the front of the saddle up first which took out the "twist" play, and then tightened the back ones to remove the up and down play.

Now we have a nicely moving but firm saddle to bed, cross slide and top slide. Lovely jubly :D

Thank you, now I just have to learn how to use it, lol :thumbup:

saw:

--- Quote ---Had a little chat with "Stilldrillin" regarding this subject who explained why and how these things should be adjusted
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Will you please put it here, in case I have forgott to adjust something. :headbang:

-steves-:
In simple terms (I.E. terms I can understand) the V on the bed has to mate with the V on the saddle in at "least" 2 places in order to gain a 3 point mating surface to take out all travels of movement, the third being the back.

I adjusted mine in the following manner

Loosen all front and back screws.

Adjust front middle to partical grab then back off a tad.
Adjust front left
Adjust front right
This ensured that at least the front was held at each end.
Then adjusted front middle again to best tension I could get

On to the back
Back middle
Back left
Back right
Back middle for final tension

Result is, so little movemet that it will do me. :thumbup: This may not be the correct way, it may not be the recommded way, it may not be the way most people do it, but it worked for me :thumbup:

Stilldrillin:
This may not be the correct way, it may not be the recommded way, it may not be the way most people do it, but it worked for me/ :thumbup:

Way to go Steve! :clap: :clap:

Don't forget the slide oil...... :thumbup:

One day, you will find a better way. By then, you and your lathe will fully understand each other...... :D

David D

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