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Old 09-06-2020, 02:11 PM
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How to modify cross slide parts of the lathe on the same lathe

Well, it is possible... with help of compound slide rotated by 90°.
The backlash is almost non-existent at cross slide now after insertion of small ball bearings, and, more importantly, there is no friction of aluminium to aluminium between dial and rod barrel (machined as shown on pictures).
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