Ok. How bad did I screw up?

No. There is a thread dial that runs on the lead screw. For even # of threads , 1/2×28 -5/8×24, you engage the half nut on an even number for odd number threads, you engage the half nut on a an odd number

 
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No. There is a thread dial that runs on the lead screw. For even # of threads , 1/2×28 -5/8×24, you engage the half nut on an even number for odd number threads, you engage the half nut on a an odd number

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Can't yet get the thread dial to work. It would barely turn and had been disengaged so I took it apart and got it freed up. It turns by hand now but when it is engaged it works ok outbound but inbound it skips about every other thread. Not sure what to do with it yet. Also need to look for the change gears. They didn't come with the lathe like a lot of other stuff. I found a set of 3d printed gears. I wonder if they will work ok.

Also would like to get a better tool holder. The bits that came with it are on long shanks and they have to much give in them. We had an old Leblond lathe at work and it was massive. I would like to find a bit holder like the one it had that would fit this lathe. Also need the wrench that tightens the tool holder. Using an adjustable on it now and it works(barely).
 
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First project on the lathe other than just chips. I had an old H&R Topper single barrel that was missing the stud that holds the forearm on. Got a hold of another one and took measurements and turned it out on the lathe. Still need to dial in the length of it and hand shape the notch and the end of it. Then got to get some silver solder to put it on with.


As always criticism is welcome just don't get to harsh. After all I am just learning the lathe.
 
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