Mini Lathe Cross Slide Bearing Modification & Travel Extension

[old_toolmaker]

You assume correctly on all counts except one. The item you refer to as a flat head socket cap screw is actually jus the head of a low head socket cap screw. I machined and used only the head of the screw and fastened it in place with lock tire. I made it a close fit and the locktite does the job well. I could have broached a hex into the steel nut but took the easier faster way. I works very well as designed. The cross slide is unbelievably smooth and silky operating. I plan on doing the same with the compound.

[rayh__]

Thank you Dick,

It took me a while to work out that the purpose of the hex socket screw head was to "drive" the nut rather than to fasten or jam anything. LOL

[old_toolmaker]

My original design had a set screw that snugged up against the end of the feed screw to prevent rotation once the adjustment was correct. That would have worked nicely as well.