Thread: Graziano SAG 17 lathe, $.82 a LB, delivered

No, actually, to do that I loosen the retainer "plates" on either side of the compound riser block. thats the four socket head caps crews that you see just below the slot in the photo (actually to the left of the slot, the pic is sideways).

the slot has nothing to do with adjusting the compound, so what does go in there? I was thinking it’s a good spot for the DRO scale, but don’t want to block it if there is some other useful function to it. Thanks for info in advance, cheers!

A long time ago, I'm pretty sure there was some mention of the slot on here....must have been pretty inconsequential....and never seen anything sitting in it, with the various grazianos in use or being sold over here.

I'd make sure I have a good tailstock stop, when you install the dro, if using glass scales though.

Perhaps it was intended as a coolant drain channel.

If it was just a coolant drain channel I seriously doubt it would have the dovetail. Something went in there. Sure someone knows, Cross slide stop?

Originally Posted by cyanidekid

I put a 18" piece of 1" shafting in the chuck, indicator right by the chuck, and pushed/pulled on the end of it with 50 lbs or so of force. chuck seems tight on the spindle, doubt I'm bending the rod much.

It might simply be the chuck jaws are bell mouthed, so allowing the shaft to bend and move.

I doubt the chuck is loose or the spindle needs any attention. In fact I would strongly advise leaving the spindle bearings alone!

Originally Posted by cyanidekid

If it was just a coolant drain channel I seriously doubt it would have the dovetail. Something went in there. Sure someone knows, Cross slide stop?

Could be. The long/cross feed lever is spring loaded to pop out of engagement when a certain resistance is felt.

Here are the change gears supplied with a Sag 14, according to the factory list of accessories:

20, 26, 29, 30, 31, 45, 47, 52, 58, 60, 64.

Not including the gears fitted to lathe: 20, 40, 80.