I’ve just tried to cut m12 x 1.75 but I’ve **Language** the thread up twiceZ
looking at my data plate it doesn’t list 1.75 as being able to engage at any lines? Do I have to keep to a certain number?
Yep you’re right Pete.Going by the chart you can't use the threading dial (unless you change the gear on the dial, then you might).
Same lathe John so not too much of an issue really leaving the half nuts engaged.Leave the nuts in not to bad on a short thread
My lathe has a clutch and a reverse on the motor
This makes it much less painful
That’s the painful method of having to put machine in reverse and gaffingThis is the video, I remember it because I was looking at the Titanium turning, see if he had discovered a non dangerous technique (he hasn't) but he shows this forward-reverse way of using the thread indicator really well. It is about 161/2 minutes in: