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Tin, Thanks for the info, I think I might test it out.

Yeah this is a good question about scale; I would do a few test parts on the CAD system first to full scale and add a few of these parts that could be an issue such a pipe and bolts; then do some scaling tests on it to see how things turn out. Question of my own, how much is this CAD program...

Thanks! Its an OK lathe for the average Joe like me. I am making an accessory part called a "spider" use to hold up a long shaft that extends out the back side of the spindle hole. I next have to drill and tap 4 holes that will be used to center the shaft and keep it from wobbling around.

MicroLux tru-inch the older red model 7x14

Well not knowing much about machining I just put a rule over the top of the spindle and counted the threads per inch; looked like it was 18 TPI to me. I will look at the link, thanks.

Update: I set up my gears to cut at 18 TPI and so far so good. It goes on easy at half way then starts to get really snug with about another 3/16" to go; so I think it will work and its made from aluminum so if the threads are not perfect it should deform and be OK if not I will have to make a...

Thanks Chuck! @bb218 Mike I did your formula subtracting 1.094" Maj. Dia. (a calculated guess) from .058" and got 26.3mm and a 26.25mm tap drill equals an M27 x 1.5" so thanks to both you guys -Rob

Hey Mike, The 1.006" was the measurement I took from the inside of the spanner nut, so I am guessing this would be the Minor Diameter of the Female Thread?? Robert

I need to make a spider for my 7x14 mini-lathe. The spindle has male threads and two spanner nuts. I am by no means a machinist so I need some help determining how to select the correct gears but I don't even know what the thread size this is. I took some basic measurements. Does anyone know...

I just bought a few myself to test out heck at a 1/4 the cost and (shipping seemed reasonable to me).......I hope they work :-\, the last time I bought twist drills from China they were unusable. But maybe the worker skills are better now. Anyways I have an identical order from Mcmaster Carr and...

Just out of curiosity what do you do more of 2D or 3D, and what version of CATIA? I love AutoCAD for 2D, though not so much for 3D.

That $47 shipping fee must be a mistake!

Learning any CAD package is tough without a good book or taking a class in it. They all have there own little ways or "steps" needed to execute typical commands, and its all too easy to get bad or no results at all. I have used CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and back in the early 1990's a cad...

Hey Bob, Nice looking model! Seems like Turbo Cad has a nice photo realistic rendering package. I just had my work load SolidWorks on my computer and comparing this to NX 3D, and AutoCAD 3D I have to admit that SolidWorks is a really simple 3D platform to use, I really like it. Right now I am...

Factory direct, because of the special offer. http://www.taigtools.com/2018special2.html