http://conradhoffman.com/metricthreading.htm
--- In gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com, "Rod" <granthams@...> wrote:
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> Cutting metric threads on an imperial lathe is a pain at best. The lathes available to the small shop machinist in the states don't seem to be available with metric lead screws and thread dials.
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> For the occasional metric thread, I've fiddled with changing the gears, leaving the half-nut engaged and running the lathe back and forth to cut a thread.
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> Do you folks that live in Europe, Australia, etc. get Asian lathes with imperial or metric lead screws?
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> Any suggestions other than CNC or electronic lead screw?
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> Rod
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