Thanks Bill, I'm on the right track.
Do you think there is any worth in placing the fixing bolt closer to the chuck rather than in the centre?
Did it improve rigidity by very much?
Good question Charles, I gave it some thought. The bolt on mine is in the center. To put it anywhere else would add stress to the cross slide where not wanted. The hold downs are marginal meaning not much meat. I use 1/4" carriage bolts wit two light flats on the head parallel to each othet. The square part at the head fits almost perfectly in the slot.
Navigated the stairs today, be a while before I try that again. Got a couple of pictures of the Cross Slide. This is what a 9x20 should be when you buy one. I hope the guys that are here from the other Forums are watching, if so go back and tell the nut cases that this lathe is head and shoulders above anything in its class and then some. I'm not done with it yet either. ROTFLMAO.
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