Threading Dial Half Nut. to cut true metric threads on a lathe with an imperial (inch) lead screw (and vise versa) you can't just change the threading dial. the threading dial helps you engage the half nuts in the same phase that it was in before. So they have the simpler, 4 number plus the half tick marks dials. You need our metric threading. both the sm1120 and the colchester have imperial lead screws. you don’t absolutely need the threading dial to engage the half nuts, but it gives you a visual ref as to when the the half. check out the thread dial and make sure it is turning slowly. If it isn’t turning, you’ve got a bigger headache. Look for the mark at the top where they align during rotation. for metric threads on a metric lead screw you need a metric threading dial. Thanks oldtiffie for the info. joe pie has a good one on how to engage the half nut. You don't have to slam the lever the instant the marks line up.
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both the sm1120 and the colchester have imperial lead screws. for metric threads on a metric lead screw you need a metric threading dial. to cut true metric threads on a lathe with an imperial (inch) lead screw (and vise versa) you can't just change the threading dial. the threading dial helps you engage the half nuts in the same phase that it was in before. joe pie has a good one on how to engage the half nut. You need our metric threading. If it isn’t turning, you’ve got a bigger headache. you don’t absolutely need the threading dial to engage the half nuts, but it gives you a visual ref as to when the the half. You don't have to slam the lever the instant the marks line up. So they have the simpler, 4 number plus the half tick marks dials.
How Do I Install A Threading Dial?
Threading Dial Half Nut Thanks oldtiffie for the info. check out the thread dial and make sure it is turning slowly. both the sm1120 and the colchester have imperial lead screws. So they have the simpler, 4 number plus the half tick marks dials. You don't have to slam the lever the instant the marks line up. for metric threads on a metric lead screw you need a metric threading dial. the threading dial helps you engage the half nuts in the same phase that it was in before. You need our metric threading. joe pie has a good one on how to engage the half nut. Look for the mark at the top where they align during rotation. to cut true metric threads on a lathe with an imperial (inch) lead screw (and vise versa) you can't just change the threading dial. Thanks oldtiffie for the info. If it isn’t turning, you’ve got a bigger headache. you don’t absolutely need the threading dial to engage the half nuts, but it gives you a visual ref as to when the the half.
