Froneck
Titanium
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2010
- Location
- McClure, PA 17059
I posted about fixing a bump in the feed handle in my 14" L&S Model X and it was as I assumed the Key. However I had to remove the apron so to do that I had to disconnect the lead screw and feed rod. Being the lathe is 96" centers that screw is quite long and aprox. 1.5" (probably more) it's quite heavy. In order to get it away from the lathe to allow clearance to remove the rack gear and shaft. I had to remove the housing the lead screw and feed shaft were connected. Being that the lathe is somewhat disassembled I then disconnected the screw and shaft from the housing, remove the lead screw and feed shaft so as to clean and paint the bed. Late is in excellent shape so I want to give it a face lift with a nice paint job, well done unlike what is usually seen done at some large shop. (Paint everything including grease)
OK my question is being the lead screw is connected in that housing and will be difficult to assemble. It would be much easier if I cut the lead screw and made a coupler. Just about all the lathes I owned the lead screw was coupled to the quick change box. Anyone have an opinion as to doing that?
OK my question is being the lead screw is connected in that housing and will be difficult to assemble. It would be much easier if I cut the lead screw and made a coupler. Just about all the lathes I owned the lead screw was coupled to the quick change box. Anyone have an opinion as to doing that?