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  1. J

    Standard Modern 12x30

    I was able to work on the lathe last night and put a 0.003'' shim on the outer vee (motor side) for the headstock. After that I was inside 0.0005'' on the diameter for 5 inches in length.... this is way better than what I though I could get. I won't be regrinding the lathe after all, this will...
  2. J

    Standard Modern 12x30

    I did some more investigating yesterday and even if I have 0.015'' or wear in the ways about 8 to 10 inches from the headstock it's not significant enough IMO. I calculated the error if the tool is off center by 0.015'' and it's not that bad.... i can live with that and by using the lathe i'll...
  3. J

    Standard Modern 12x30

    Hi lucky, thanks for your reply. I'm with you for a shaublin or monarch, they just don't come up for sale very often in my area. We have a bunch monarchs 10ee at work, maybe one day I'll be able to buy one. Here are some pictures of my utilathe 12.:
  4. J

    Standard Modern 12x30

    Thanks for your reply. Yes I saw your post on this and it help me a lot. But on my lathe if a mesure with a depth mic the difference between my apron and the underside of the bed a get values from .617 to .599. If i move my apron the values change… so if i adjust the gibs plate to the worst...
  5. J

    Standard Modern 12x30

    Thanks for the reply. Yes i’ve read the post of Rauce it’s interesting. I was wondering if anyone closer to me has done it though. And yes I understand that i will not get 0.015” of difference on the diameter. The tool will move for about 0.015 from the center cutting axis and make a difference...
  6. J

    Standard Modern 12x30

    Hi, i'm new to the forum, and this is my first post. I bought back in November a SM utilathe 12x30 that was in rough condition, I've been fixing it since then. I rebuilt the feed gear box and the saddle, changed to gear rack and a couple of other things. The lathe works but i noticed some...
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