Lathe threading disengagement set-up

**jjr2001** · Feb 19, 2019, 07:14 AM

Great info guys, thanks for posting.
Cheers, JR

**rjitreeman0909** · Aug 23, 2019, 05:59 PM

Great fix applicable to many lathes. I'm thinking mine needs 2.
One to shut off the motor. Motor switch is actuated by a lever on the carriage. this one would include driving an electrically actuated brake.
A second one to open the split nut.
They would be selectable. I'm thinking I would add a delay on break relay to shut off the air after a second or two.

**Floradawg** · Apr 28, 2023, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by NortonDommi

Hello gatz,
Very effective. Like Frank S. I like to thread away from the chuck and also have 1/2" & 3/4" Coventry die heads but I like your setup.
Question? The tube over the leadscrew is that an add on? I have some thoughts as to what for but would like to know.
Cheers.

Hi Mate! Haven't heard from you lately. Obviously neither have you heard from me. Nice to know you're still around.