Lathe suggestions?

[magicniner]

Nick
Pretty sure it is dripping out the plug. The front face where the shafts exit is bone dry. Underneath there were lots of drips gathered around the plug. But I'll double check.

Make a plug with a shoulder and use a Dowty Washer/Seal, job done! :D
Regards,
Nick

[cropwell]

You could try a copper or aluminium washer, or solder a steel washer on the shoulder and use an O ring.

[magicniner]

FFS, Dowty Seals cost pennies!



Why would you bugger about with something else?

[routercnc]

Nice idea Nick - added to the to-do list.
Found some M12 Dowty seals on e-bay £1.95 for 2. Need to check exact bolt size before ordering and I'll knock something up over Christmas hols.

[magicniner]

Check your local industrial Bearing and Seal supplier, you'll probably get 10 for a fiver ;-)

[routercnc]

I have been having a few issues with the tailstock not ejecting tools. I found the problem, but can it be improved . . . ?!

[routercnc]

Finally after a 6 month wait the microprocessor has arrived from TI. Time to get going on this Electronic Leadscrew Project!

Big thank you to James Clough for all the R&D and working it all out.