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  1. opensourcefan

    Headstock Alignment Factory Provisions.

    Yep and yep. That is what led me into trying something else since that will be a lot of shimming leaving little contact with the ways unless the shims are full length. Thinking maybe an adjustable V grove in the headstock. Really just curious what options lathe manufacturers have used. I...
  2. opensourcefan

    Headstock Alignment Factory Provisions.

    No, Haven't pulled the head completely off yet.
  3. opensourcefan

    Headstock Alignment Factory Provisions.

    How it currently attaches is quite simple so it's not that major really. The front bed V seats into a V channel in the headstock casting. That's it along with four through bolts into tapped holes in the bed. The rear bed way is just a flat mating surface. Shims is what I am doing but it wasn't...
  4. opensourcefan

    Headstock Alignment Factory Provisions.

    So as a follow up to my 8x16 lathe headstock being out of alignment; I've come to the conclusion that I will need to recut the "V" on the headstock to allow room to move it without lifting up on the bed V. Right now if I shim it there's no room for the side to side movement and it lifts the...
  5. opensourcefan

    Multifix clones ?

    I just went through this and found out that the owner of Create Tools died and it was passed onto the family who aren't really active. I sent multiple emails and messages through different means and none were answered. I checked the website ip registration and it appeared to not be refreshed...
  6. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    Good to know that I may have success, I'll try one of your guy's suggestions.
  7. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    UPDATE Seller flaked, never shipped and didn't respond to any messages. Ebay cancelled it for me without issue. I can't seem to find a seller from India that doesn't have the same negative feedback.
  8. opensourcefan

    Multifix Holder (3d Print)

    You need it, you just don't know it yet ;) Hit me up whenever you like.
  9. opensourcefan

    Multifix Holder (3d Print)

    Okay! All done! Super convenient now.
  10. opensourcefan

    Multifix Holder (3d Print)

    You won't regret it and it can be done on the cheap. I've been printing for 11years or so, it has become a necessary tool just like a wrench. DM me if you need help.
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