One thing that MLA advertises is that their projects are made for the lathe ON the lathe. If I remember correctly the extended crossslide needed use of a mill for the T-slots. Great drawing package and instructions with each project. So far I’ve made the extended crossslide, a faceplate, steady rest, boring/milling transfer block, Still sitting on my shelf are the boring head and ball turning toolpost. Now to find the time…..
al.
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On Sep 20, 2024, at 05:13, ww_big_al via groups.io <arknack@...> wrote:
I purchased one of their kit several years ago. That project is still on my never ending to-do list. The casting is well done. Stress relieved means it has been heated after casting to relieve the internal pressures so it wont warp after machining. In the old days, they would let the parts age a year or more to relieve the stresses.
Paula on Practical Machinist did a excellent article on machining these. Here is the link.
file:///C:/Users/arkna/OneDrive/Documents/Manuals/Machine%20Tools/Southbend%20Lathe/T-Slot%20cross%20slide/Machining%20A%20T-Slotted%20Cross%20Slide.htm
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Sent: Friday, September 20, 2024 1:18 AM
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Subject: [SouthBendLathe] MLA Crossslide
Has anyone here don the MLA Crossslide for a South Bend 9A lathe ? I'm
thiking of just buying the plans & wondering do the drawings include the
dimensions for the Gibb too ? They also mention that if ya buy the casting
they are " stress relieved where necessary " just what does that mean ? I
have a bud that's gonna give me the cast iron .
thanks
animal
