I would cut off the bad threads and then put the bar in your lathe and turn down the hex part to make up the difference. I have done this to mine and did not miss the difference on top.
Examining my mill today and my appreciation for it grows every time I use it. This is a complex beast of a machine. Lots and lots of learning for a non-machinest like me.
Couple of things still a mystery to me so I'll ask.
While some of the controls are in physically different locations and orientations, this will give you the gist of what knob/lever does what. James does a pretty good job on this video.
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