I might have interest, but I am curious. Are the leadscrew threads actually metric? I thought, but could be wrong, that they used a gearset in the head that interpolated metric threads and changed the dials and chart while still using inch based threads on the screws. I know they sold a kit to cut metric threads on a standard inch based lathe, but maybe they also made a full metric lathe as well. I do not think I would want to convert my lathe fully to metric, but I would like some gears for the head stock for occasional metric thread cutting.
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On 6/21/2024 2:02 PM, Al MacDonald via groups.io wrote:
Greetings, a number of years ago I bought my first shop machine, a SB 10k but didn’t notice at the auction it was metric. I think it came from a school and was in pristine condition. I ended up buying an imperial quick change gearbox, leadscrew and half nuts, as I had no interest in metric. I’ve used the large dial crossfeed and compound feed in metric but it’s painful to have to sneak up on diameters. Would there be any interest in these metric parts?
Thx, al.
