MadModder
The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: boatmadman on May 06, 2010, 04:30:08 PM
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Hi,
Having had my Taig lathe for some time, I am now fed up completely with the cap head screws used to lock various items on the lathe, so, I want to make some decent lock handles.
Thing is, I cant identify the threads, can anyone help please?
Thanks
Ian
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Hey Ian
What parts are you looking to change hold downs?
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I only have the Taig vertical slide being used on another machine and I believe the threads are #10x32 T.P.I., using a 5/32" hex wrench.
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I have used the thread gauges that come with my tap and die sets to make sure.If it is on a taig it will not be metric for sure. 8/32 and 10/32 for most things.The compound slide I had issues with,had to use a set of wrenches that I used for my archery equipment.Right to this day I have no Idea what Allen size it is cause I have 500 wrenches and that is the only one that fits.
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http://www.taigtools.com/mlathe.html
Link to the Taig site. The parts drawing shows the individual part numbers and gives the thread size.
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I think all the socket head cap screws on the Taig lathe are 10-32. Same for the thumb screw on the back of the carriage and the depth stop.
Dean
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Great stuff, thanks for the help Fella's.
ian
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What size is the wrench that fits the hold down for the compound slide?
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What size is the wrench that fits the hold down for the compound slide?
Hiya Johnny;
That one is 7/64, and a ball head driver is really handy to reach it.