Put me on your visit list.Once I get to know some others I will visit
Larry just left my place with a nice Atlas power hacksaw to match his lathe. Welcome aboard Larry.
Never an imposition to meet a fellow addict, especially a new addict..
Not sure how I missed this last month, but welcome!So happy to have found this site!
In the last 72 hours I've learned more about my (new to me) Atlas 618 Model 10100 metal lathe than anywhere else. (also thrilled this is a Canadian group to boot!) My last foray into turning metal was in Mr. Skinner's grade 7&8 shop class in the very early 1980s. But for the past 10 years I've done a ton of car restoration / welding / forging and have always wanted a lathe. Finally found a reasonably priced one here in Toronto. (Although... now that I play with it more I might have overspent.) BUT... I'm no stranger to tearing things down, cleaning and re-building having a 1970s MG sitting beside me in the garage at all times!
Can't wait to dive in.
Chris
Probably. But it could be that both the nut and screw are worn and need replacing. Have you seen the Parts List document?My cross feed on the 618 has a 1/8” back lash when it touches the work. Would that mean my cross nut needs to be replced
My cross feed on the 618 has a 1/8” back lash when it touches the work. Would that mean my cross nut needs to be replced
Sharp HSS with decent cutting geometry will work more easily.
1/8 backlash is a lot, but I have worked successfully with machines that were worse, and backlash can be allowed for. If you always crank up to the work, never back from it, you should be OK unless there is more than simple wear induced backlash. As suggested, I'd do some more diagnostics and confirm exactly what's what (disassembly and examination) before just ordering new parts.My cross feed on the 618 has a 1/8” back lash