sorry for the delay on the pics... school and life is kicking my butt..
the cross slide moves.. meaning it can be shifted forwards and backwards.. a significant amount.. I think that is what was screwing up my threads..
I was using a carbide tipped brand new threading tool and they looked like crap.. so I figured out something was moving.. I dont know for certain the cross slide moves
while the lathe chuck turns but with minor pressure the base that the cross slide and compound sit on moves..do I need to take it apart and check the cross slide screw? there is a gap between the dial
and the handle that you turn to adjust your tool in or out..
the cross slide moves.. meaning it can be shifted forwards and backwards.. a significant amount.. I think that is what was screwing up my threads..
I was using a carbide tipped brand new threading tool and they looked like crap.. so I figured out something was moving.. I dont know for certain the cross slide moves
while the lathe chuck turns but with minor pressure the base that the cross slide and compound sit on moves..do I need to take it apart and check the cross slide screw? there is a gap between the dial
and the handle that you turn to adjust your tool in or out..