Did you try the above? Works for me.
Charlie
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From: mikeaita1
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 12:38 PM
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Re: beginner needs help
7X10 is not on the server :(
mike
>
<
> > > ead.txt>
> > >
> > > Download it, print out a copy, and take it to the lathe.
Useing
> > > something that is easy to machine like PVC pipe or aluminum
> conduit,
> > > practice, practice, practice. At first, read each step as you
go.
> > > Then when you feel more comfortable, do a few steps at a time,
> until
> > > you can do it in your sleep.
> > >
> > > The method works. I learned to thread using it.
> > >
> > > You can buy ER4/5/6 or EL4/5/6 (size to fit your lathe) as
> > cemented
> > > carbide or you can grind your own HSS tools. I recommend you
> grind
> > > your own bits for practice, using one of the carbide ones as an
> > > example. Don't forget to leave clearance for the helix angle
of
> the
> > > thread. Don't try to cut threads using one of the el-cheapo
> carbide
> > > bits. You will be frustrated because they seem to have no
> clearance
> > > on any edges.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps,
> > > RA
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