Recent content by Jinxy Jones

Hello and thank you for the advice "priceyk". It helped me. Can't believe I did not see the "flats" on the idler shaft to move it for the correct tolerance. Both gears now mesh without binding. THANKS!

Hi to All I'm new to the forum AND metal lathes. I have bought a Hafco alg320, and attempted my first thread (8x1.25mm) today, or a least i was hoping to. BUT, when trying to change the gearing using the sheet within the door, it seems that, either I don't understand the instructions, or the...