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Real Bull & Seig mini lathe Mods.

Free Downloads, Let me know how you get on.
power_lead_screw_for_7x12_lathes.pdf
File Size: 1442 kb
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Solve your fine feed problems and give a good finish to your work.
new_7x12_cross_slide_feed_screw_5.pdf
File Size: 1554 kb
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the_cross_slide_nut.pdf
File Size: 381 kb
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Fix your cross slide woes with 5" travel.
 A further mod on the cross slide half nut adjustment

7x_---saddle_fine_feed.pdf
File Size: 834 kb
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Use your lead screw to fine feed the saddle, have full control over the amount you move it.
7x--tailstock__cam__lock.pdf
File Size: 1125 kb
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For those that like a tidy looking job.
no milling required
top_adjustable_gibs_for_7x--lathes.pdf
File Size: 946 kb
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My answer to gib problems, simple to do and really effective. 
opening_the_chuck_to_20mm.pdf
File Size: 627 kb
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taper_turning.pdf
File Size: 1270 kb
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One of the first jobs to do.


Taper turning using a simple sine bar

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