Recent content by sledjunk

Thanks JasonB, I hadn't noticed the differences in the washers and the manual leaves a lot to be desired in this area. I did learn the paper trick but it was trial and error to find the correct sequence. Thanks for explaining that. I have not tried changing the gears again but will certainly...

Brian I have the CX706 (smaller brother) and am also a noob to using it and cutting threads. One thing I noticed with mine. When I changed the gears to get the thread I wanted (1.25mm) setting the backlash was tricky, but more importantly, there seemed to be a ringing when the lathe was...

Brian First off. OOPS! My lathe is a CX 706 not 701. It is a smaller version. I am in Pefferlaw, so basically across the lake from you. This is the QCTP that Busy Bee recommended, http://www.busybeetools.com/products/TOOL-POST-QUICK-CHANGE-FOR-MINI-LATHE.html but it would need some...

Brian Thanks for this thread. I have the same lathe and, as it is my first lathe, have been learning as I go. I too had issues with Busy Bee trying to recommend a tool post. I found that, by their own admission, the Barrie store was much more experienced with woodworking than metal working...