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    Lathe Headstock Alignment

    The Lathe has hardly been used so their is no twist or wear in the bed as I have already checked this with a precision machine level, also the head stock is removable and as far as I can see the problem is only the alignment of the head stock which appears to have moved. It is just disappointing...
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    Lathe Headstock Alignment

    I checked out the link and had a look at all their Lathes and mine appears similar in construction and size to the Precision Matthews PM-1030V I have had a further look and I have had to remove the Electronics to find that I also have to remove the electronics cabinet from the rear of the...
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    Lathe Headstock Alignment

    I had a look at the same page in the Manual yesterday, I can only see the screws inside the casting at the front, I will have to see if I can find the clearance holes that appear on the drawing at the back of the bed at the headstock end. The machine is not far from the wall, so I will have to...
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    Lathe Headstock Alignment

    There was no twist in the bed when I set up my machine up as per blondihacks, I've just rechecked it today with a machinist level and it still not twisted.
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    Lathe Headstock Alignment

    The machine is cutting a .11mm (.0043") taper in 34mm (1.339") The Machine is an Optimum TU2807V which I bought brand new 4 years ago, but have only just set it up, and have just started using it. There is no twist in the bed. Colin.
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    Lathe Headstock Alignment

    Does anyone know how to adjust the Headstock Alignment on an Optimum TU2807V Lathe
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    Tool holder tapers and interchangeability

    "Do you have any idea where I can find these files now?"
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    Modifying my Home Built Tool & Cutter Grinder

    Where have all the images gone that are referred to in the text?
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