J Ja99a Member Messages 19 Jun 8, 2013 #1 Hi does anyone know the thread used for the cross slide on a clarke cl430 cl500 lathe? I have just adjusted my nut on the thread to remove the backlash and its on it's last adjustment IMO, anyone modded this in anyway to improve it?
Hi does anyone know the thread used for the cross slide on a clarke cl430 cl500 lathe? I have just adjusted my nut on the thread to remove the backlash and its on it's last adjustment IMO, anyone modded this in anyway to improve it?
Pete. Member Messages 14,933 Location Kent, UK Jun 8, 2013 #2 Acetal nuts are the way to go. Easy to make, no backlash, last a long long time. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=43645
Acetal nuts are the way to go. Easy to make, no backlash, last a long long time. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=43645
