I am hoping that someone might be able to shed some light on what I am doing wrong with a cross slide extension to my C2 (7" x12") mini lathe.
Let me start off as to what I have completed and or purchased for this modification.
1. I have purchased a 608-2RS bearing for the modification.
2. I have finished making a 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" Aluminum cross slide extension for the lathe.
3. I have milled the top end to match the stock cross slide extension except made it longer.
4. I have drilled and bored the new extension to match the stock version except for adding to the cross slide a recess for the bearing.
5. I used my milling machine to extend the travel of the lead screw on the cross slide.
6. I manufactured a bushing to fit onto the rotating dial on the end of the cross slide.
OK, now the problem. I have made a few other parts up to try and get this assembly to work well however I
am having great difficulty in understanding what parts I need to make this work.
If any one has completed the upgrade please give help me out.
My last option is making up a new cross slide lead screw but that is my last choice, it is much easier to make up a extension of some sort
to make this all come together.
Let me start off as to what I have completed and or purchased for this modification.
1. I have purchased a 608-2RS bearing for the modification.
2. I have finished making a 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" Aluminum cross slide extension for the lathe.
3. I have milled the top end to match the stock cross slide extension except made it longer.
4. I have drilled and bored the new extension to match the stock version except for adding to the cross slide a recess for the bearing.
5. I used my milling machine to extend the travel of the lead screw on the cross slide.
6. I manufactured a bushing to fit onto the rotating dial on the end of the cross slide.
OK, now the problem. I have made a few other parts up to try and get this assembly to work well however I
am having great difficulty in understanding what parts I need to make this work.
If any one has completed the upgrade please give help me out.
My last option is making up a new cross slide lead screw but that is my last choice, it is much easier to make up a extension of some sort
to make this all come together.