Hey guys, i asked this in another thread but got no response figured i should start a new thread for this. i found a cracked gib in my compound slide when i was taking my lathe apart for thorough inside and out cleaning! its a tapered gib and the crack runs about half way down the gib. i dont have any pics currently but i can get some next weekend when im at the machine. my question is can i fix this or will i have to make my own? i dont think ill be able to find a replacement as its vintage lathe and the manufacturer no longer exists... heres a link the original thread i asked the question in if anyone was wondering...
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/new-to-me-mckenzie-lathe.52122/#post-436421
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/new-to-me-mckenzie-lathe.52122/#post-436421