InvisibleMan
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I'm trying to install the DRO package on my new LMS 8.5 x 16 lathe, but I have what seems to be a major problem with what they sent me. The original cross feed lead screw has a hole through it to pin a gear to. I believe the gear operates the power cross feed. The new lead screw has no hole, even though the instructions clearly reference using this same gear and pin to fix it to the new lead screw.
Using the old lead screw is not an option, and I don't have a drill press to accurately drill a hole through the rod. Anybody done one of these? Am I missing something? It's the weekend, and LMS is closed. I want to get this done!
Using the old lead screw is not an option, and I don't have a drill press to accurately drill a hole through the rod. Anybody done one of these? Am I missing something? It's the weekend, and LMS is closed. I want to get this done!
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