Changed mini lathe to metric

[dfox1787]

treat yourself to a magnetic base, you will be needing it for setting up work in your 4 jaw
https://www.yourspares.co.uk/parts/y...yABEgLsl_D_BwE
The image you show of the dial is exactly the same as mine 0.1mm between the numbered sections 10 to one complete revolution therefore 1mm pitch leadscrew ie metric

That has been added to my xmas list to my wife so fingers crossed.

Appreciate all the advice guys

I just made this which is the first thing I've ever made on my lathe.



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[dfox1787]

That has been added to my xmas list to my wife so fingers crossed.

Appreciate all the advice guys

I just made this which is the first thing I've ever made on my lathe.



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Took a while to make its made out of en24t steel.

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[magicniner]

I can see from your fingers that you're a worker mate!
'Nuf Respect to Ya!

[dfox1787]

I can see from your fingers that you're a worker mate!
'Nuf Respect to Ya!

Haha thank you. I'll not tell you my day job.

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[magicniner]

Haha thank you. I'll not tell you my day job.

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I'd strongly suggest adding a DRO to your machine, seriously, you will never look back, it's a bigger change compared to fitting a 3-phase motor with VFD!
Regards,
Nick

[dfox1787]

I'd strongly suggest adding a DRO to your machine, seriously, you will never look back, it's a bigger change compared to fitting a 3-phase motor with VFD!
Regards,
Nick

Ive seen videos or people using digital calipers to achieve this.

[magicniner]

Ive seen videos or people using digital calipers to achieve this.

I started with digital scales on my Super 7 but you don't get multiple zeros, tool offsets, diameter/radius display option or a big illuminated display, all of which are significant components of the advantage offered by a DRO,
Regards,
Nick