Yan Wo
Stainless
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2014
- Location
- Highland, Utah, USA
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Why not use drive crews?
Because they are a PITA!!!
Nice lookin job VanWo!
Wow, I can die now knowing how to remove a drive screw, I had no idea...
Point is it looks very nice and clean, I like it....and now he can remove that plate at will with no fuss or damage...pretty good for a buck plus change and 10 minutes IMO.
In a case for authenticity, drive screws all the way.................I mean how often you gonna remove that plate???
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I found I could tap the existing holes for a loose 4-40. The screws are 1/4" 18-8 stainless steel button head hex allen cap screws.
It's great if someone wants to restore their lathe to original condition, but I have no interest in that. I want to make every improvement I can.
In a few years, someone (maybe me) may want to disassemble and refurbish and repaint my lathe, and I think they will appreciate the complete absence of drive screws and taper (and straight) pins.
Purists, please don't hate on me too much.
Maybe one of you pro button head screw guys can tell me what"s behind that plate that is so critical that you need access to it and that these little screws make it so much better to gain access to........... mystery????
Short of wanting to repaint your lathe?
Enlighten us all please....................
Rigor, what is your problem/major malfunction? Permit me to enlighten you: If you like the button head screw idea, then use them. If you don't, DON'T! Geezus, I can't believe this is even being discussed in ANY negative way. It's a button head screw for goodness sake! YanWo, appreciate the tip. Thanks for posting.
Maybe one of you pro button head screw guys can tell me what"s behind that plate that is so critical that you need access to it and that these little screws make it so much better to gain access to........... mystery????
Short of wanting to repaint your lathe?
Enlighten us all please....................
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