O.K., I've got an older Smithy and the cross slide nut is absolutely laughable. I have replaced it many times and am dead tired of the cheap soft brass material that wobbles around in the saddle socket hole. I wish to upgrade the nut by turning and milling a heftier unit to correct this problem.
I do know a number of members have purchased older lathes and made cross slide nuts from better materials. 230? TBS? what is a good acceptable grade of wear resistant brass used in this application?
Thanks in advance for y"all who answer.
I do know a number of members have purchased older lathes and made cross slide nuts from better materials. 230? TBS? what is a good acceptable grade of wear resistant brass used in this application?
Thanks in advance for y"all who answer.