Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread gene heskett
On 5/11/23 17:24, andy pugh wrote: On Thu, 11 May 2023 at 17:54, Todd Zuercher wrote: Might it be simpler to remake both screws and change the knurled locking screw to a more conventional thread? Yes, but I don't think the average Rivett owner would sleep easy knowing that part of their

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread andy pugh
On Thu, 11 May 2023 at 18:49, Moses McKnight wrote: > A quick search for #10-30 turned up several links in the US, but I assume > shipping to the UK should not be too bad? > > https://www.victornet.com/detail/TAST-10-30.html "Not accepting export orders (and also have a $25 minimum) >

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread andy pugh
On Thu, 11 May 2023 at 17:54, Todd Zuercher wrote: > > Might it be simpler to remake both screws and change the knurled locking > screw to a more conventional thread? Yes, but I don't think the average Rivett owner would sleep easy knowing that part of their lathe had the wrong thread :-) --

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread Moses McKnight
A quick search for #10-30 turned up several links in the US, but I assume shipping to the UK should not be too bad? https://www.victornet.com/detail/TAST-10-30.html https://www.biscotoolsupply.com/10-30-special-hand-taps On 5/11/23 12:01, Peter Hodgson wrote: You might like to give:

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread andy pugh
On Thu, 11 May 2023 at 17:42, John Dammeyer wrote: > > Possibly just make a tap? I don't think that I can make one good enough, and strong enough, to tap this depth in multiple tool-steel parts. -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread John Dammeyer
Possibly just make a tap? John > -Original Message- > From: andy pugh [mailto:bodge...@gmail.com] > Sent: May-11-23 9:15 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread. > > The Rivett 608 lathe has knurled screws to lock the

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread Todd Zuercher
Might it be simpler to remake both screws and change the knurled locking screw to a more conventional thread? Todd Zuercher P. Graham Dunn Inc. 630 Henry Street Dalton, Ohio 44618 Phone: (330)828-2105ext. 2031 -Original Message- From: andy pugh Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:15 PM

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread Peter Hodgson
You might like to give: tracytools.com a call. They are in the UK and list a 3/16 x 30 UNS on their site although currently no stock. They’re generally very helpful. > On 11 May 2023, at 17:16, andy pugh wrote: > > The Rivett 608 lathe has knurled screws to lock the micrometer dials. >

Re: [Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread gene heskett
On 5/11/23 12:16, andy pugh wrote: The Rivett 608 lathe has knurled screws to lock the micrometer dials. These are quite long, going down the centre of the feedscrew and pushing out a radial wedge. I am making some new feedscrews and have realised that these screws are threaded 0.190" x 30

[Emc-users] Suggestions for cutting an odd little thread.

2023-05-11 Thread andy pugh
The Rivett 608 lathe has knurled screws to lock the micrometer dials. These are quite long, going down the centre of the feedscrew and pushing out a radial wedge. I am making some new feedscrews and have realised that these screws are threaded 0.190" x 30 This is probably #10-30 though 3/16 is