Cutting Left Hand ACME Threads

[Texasbowhunter]

Very Creative👍👍

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Ox... I have not found nor made a Follow Rest yet...I was hoping to do it since it wasn't very long (@10" of thread)
Nut I have a couple choices...I...

[Texasbowhunter]

Thanks Randy for the clarification
Paul

[Texasbowhunter]

Amen
I am certainly leaning towards the machining of this thread now where in the beginning I wasn't sure I had the ability but the more I weighted...

[Texasbowhunter]

Thank You for that Randy
I had thought it would be better to use my Compound set up at an angle to cut the threads but was not aware there would...

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I my earlier post on inquiring which material would be a better fit for a ACME Screw on my Cross Slide I kind of pondered on an option where one of the...

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Believe me I have considered it, but I question my skill level...Plus there's the tools needed for this probably one time operation to cut the Amce threads......

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It seems after the decades of use my Lathe has seen the Cross Slide Screw is worn to the point that it has quite a bit of slop laterally in it in which...

[Texasbowhunter]

Thanks Guys Just what I was looking for...
Paul

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I have what may seem like a stupid question...I'm going to order a DRO for my lathe...
My question is the "Y" measurement is where I'm...

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I too enjoy watching these creative guys on the Tube creating items of interest, and this allows my creative juices to start going into overdrive and...

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If you thought he had talent, take a look at this Man...Hes got some skills
I thought he was very ingenious for someone who wants to create for...

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Nice