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Hello to All.
Some of you may remember that I've recently posted some ?'s about a Jet P1024 look-alike that I have (Kin Shin Model KS3.5FK) and received some invaluable information from many of you. The machine now runs great and is wired properly. Thanks again.
I have what appears to be the final (hopefully) issue on this machine. The compound lead screw is very slightly bent. It's too slight to tell with the naked eye unless you know it's there, but it's bad enough to where I can only get about 90 degrees turn before it starts binding. Since I plan to use this machine primarily for threading, that's obviously not acceptable. If I remember correctly when I first started going through this machine, Ulma Doctor (Mike) suggested trying to straighten it. Mike also sent me the manual for Grizzly's G9249 lathe, which lists a similar 'looking' part for the compound lead screw: pp 75 and 76 of the manual, Reference #453, Part #P9249453, 'Cross Slide Leadscrew M15'.
Here are my challenges.
1. I'm assuming that that is the right part for the compound lead screw. Can anyone confirm if this is right or wrong?
2. I called Tech Support at Grizzly, but they can't give me actual spec's on that part to see if it matches mine. Obviously, if it won't cross over without more than moderate modifications, it won't work. Does anyone have experience with the Grizzly part and its potential crossover with a Jet P1024? It's only about $40, so it's not cost prohibitive if I have to buy it, but it's a complete waste if it doesn't fit.
3. How big a deal is it to straighten mine? Mike, you gave me some info on how to do it, but I'd prefer not to even try it until I know the status on availability for a replacement.
4. Anybody know of any other resource for buying one of these?
As always, thanks to the knowledgeable and helpful community of Hobby Machinist.
Regards,
Terry
Some of you may remember that I've recently posted some ?'s about a Jet P1024 look-alike that I have (Kin Shin Model KS3.5FK) and received some invaluable information from many of you. The machine now runs great and is wired properly. Thanks again.
I have what appears to be the final (hopefully) issue on this machine. The compound lead screw is very slightly bent. It's too slight to tell with the naked eye unless you know it's there, but it's bad enough to where I can only get about 90 degrees turn before it starts binding. Since I plan to use this machine primarily for threading, that's obviously not acceptable. If I remember correctly when I first started going through this machine, Ulma Doctor (Mike) suggested trying to straighten it. Mike also sent me the manual for Grizzly's G9249 lathe, which lists a similar 'looking' part for the compound lead screw: pp 75 and 76 of the manual, Reference #453, Part #P9249453, 'Cross Slide Leadscrew M15'.
Here are my challenges.
1. I'm assuming that that is the right part for the compound lead screw. Can anyone confirm if this is right or wrong?
2. I called Tech Support at Grizzly, but they can't give me actual spec's on that part to see if it matches mine. Obviously, if it won't cross over without more than moderate modifications, it won't work. Does anyone have experience with the Grizzly part and its potential crossover with a Jet P1024? It's only about $40, so it's not cost prohibitive if I have to buy it, but it's a complete waste if it doesn't fit.
3. How big a deal is it to straighten mine? Mike, you gave me some info on how to do it, but I'd prefer not to even try it until I know the status on availability for a replacement.
4. Anybody know of any other resource for buying one of these?
As always, thanks to the knowledgeable and helpful community of Hobby Machinist.
Regards,
Terry