[MachineShop] Cross feed nut, Southbend 13

[Adric]

Excellent, as long as Denis approves, and i know i saw a thread with him on
that.

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On Mon, Mar 11, 2024, 8:03 AM S Ford via Machineshop <machineshop at quelab.net>
wrote:

> Gentlemen,
>
> I managed to obtain a new cross feed nut made from the proper brass alloy
> from a guy in the upper Midwest who is making replacement cross feed and
> compound feed nuts for the old southbend lathes.
>
> We can change it out for the existing and bring the cross feed backlash
> back into the 0.020 or less range. Are you guys good with me making the
> change?
>
> I’ll also be making a new bottom clamp plate for the carriage stop so that
> we all can make use of it. I’ll use mild steel and it will have the more
> traditional shape that is used on the old factory SB carriage stops.
>
> ‘Look forward to your replies and to meeting you.
>
> Steve Ford
>
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