grim_d
Unlikeable idiot.
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Evening all,
I need to repair the cross slide gib in my newly aquired lathe to remove the slack in it, the end has broken off at some point and welded up a bit, the notch for the adjustment screw is too big now and I would like to rectify this.
My plan is to weld the end up and file out a new notch.
Any tips on welding this? I assume it is some sort of tool steel.
All I have is my Mig and a small blowtorch, I'm a bit concerned about it distorting or cracking.
Thanks for any advice!
I need to repair the cross slide gib in my newly aquired lathe to remove the slack in it, the end has broken off at some point and welded up a bit, the notch for the adjustment screw is too big now and I would like to rectify this.
My plan is to weld the end up and file out a new notch.
Any tips on welding this? I assume it is some sort of tool steel.
All I have is my Mig and a small blowtorch, I'm a bit concerned about it distorting or cracking.
Thanks for any advice!