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    Definitely will Pipeclay

    Yes I will do that in future posts :doh:

    thanks again.
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    Thanks for the pic

    There you go, Feed engaging lever!:2tsup:
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    Thanks for the information

    Hi all just a quick note to say thanks for all the information, Late last night finally success! It was operator error (and lack of Lathe knowledge and no training). I wasn't engaging the apron nut...
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    Thanks Jack620 and Pipeclay

    Thanks Jack620, there are definitely some differences there! I'll have to get some more gears and try this setup! Hopefully Mal will have them!

    Thanks to all for your advice on this, it really...
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    thanks Pipeclay

    Hi Pipeclay, thanks for your help :) I had to wait 15mins to login (it turned out being 30mins and new password, he he!).

    No I just visually observed that it was way too small, at a guess it...
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    Do I need more gears on 260ATM?

    For the first time today I decided to explore thread cutting on my new (old) lathe. I attempted to cut M12 x 1.5, but the pitch spacing seemed way too close together? Can I kindly ask for advice...
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    Hopefully luck will be on my side! Luckily these...

    Hopefully luck will be on my side! Luckily these parts are still available and I won't have to make one or get someone to make one!
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    Thanks Nigelpearson

    Thanks for the item and website info NigelPearson, I went and bought one of each :). Judging by the size of the cap screws inserted, I might have to dis-assembly the spindle :doh: anyway I hope...
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    Thanks

    Thanks Pipeclay, this now makes a hole lot of sense! I don't know why it has been secured by the cap screws? I appreciate you taking the time to sort me out :U
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    Hercus ATM 260 Back Gear Question

    HI firstly I am a newbie here so hi to fellow metal enthusiasts! I am just getting into this hobby lathe and I decided to buy an older Hercus 260 ATM, firstly because I believe it was made to be...
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