hello all,
I am new to this forum but have used several similar forums in the past dealing with motorbikes, cars and also engineering interests. I have asked this question at previous forums but not had a definitive reply and thought this may be a more appropriate group to try again.
Whilst levelling my lathe I found that there was a .001" movement in the vertical axis when using a little leverage on the test bar. There is a similar amount of end play when levering between the chuck and the Headstock. I think this has been the cause of the problems I have had particularly when parting off and forming large chamfers or using form tools.
It would appear that there is a means of removing this play but I cannot find the method of doing this. The only manual I have been able to obtain shows only the Headstock detail for the later model Masters but not the Original. I am hoping someone may have a similar machine and may be able to offer some advise on the adjustment method. I have some photos of a similar Headstock which may help in this regard and when I find out how to post them I will do so.
Thanks in advance.
Jinxie
I am new to this forum but have used several similar forums in the past dealing with motorbikes, cars and also engineering interests. I have asked this question at previous forums but not had a definitive reply and thought this may be a more appropriate group to try again.
Whilst levelling my lathe I found that there was a .001" movement in the vertical axis when using a little leverage on the test bar. There is a similar amount of end play when levering between the chuck and the Headstock. I think this has been the cause of the problems I have had particularly when parting off and forming large chamfers or using form tools.
It would appear that there is a means of removing this play but I cannot find the method of doing this. The only manual I have been able to obtain shows only the Headstock detail for the later model Masters but not the Original. I am hoping someone may have a similar machine and may be able to offer some advise on the adjustment method. I have some photos of a similar Headstock which may help in this regard and when I find out how to post them I will do so.
Thanks in advance.
Jinxie