Hello everyone,
I'm at complete newb at metal turning, so I hope I'm not asking a dumb question
I recently acquired an Emco Compact 5 without the manual, and am having problems figuring out how to lock down the the offset section of the compound slide. When completely unscrewed, the section has a single threaded screw that can be mounted in two position. The screw on the is not moulded on the piece and rotates in its thread, but does not actually 'screw out' of the thread.
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to lock the slide down once screwed into place. There is a very small allen screw in the side of the slide (visible in second pic), but adjustment has no effect.
Pics to illustrate:
The whole compound slide with the toolpost removed:
The base of the slide with adjustable section unscrewed:
Underside of the top section with 'loose' screw:
If anyone can help me to figure this out, I'd be very grateful
Simon
I'm at complete newb at metal turning, so I hope I'm not asking a dumb question
I recently acquired an Emco Compact 5 without the manual, and am having problems figuring out how to lock down the the offset section of the compound slide. When completely unscrewed, the section has a single threaded screw that can be mounted in two position. The screw on the is not moulded on the piece and rotates in its thread, but does not actually 'screw out' of the thread.
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to lock the slide down once screwed into place. There is a very small allen screw in the side of the slide (visible in second pic), but adjustment has no effect.
Pics to illustrate:
The whole compound slide with the toolpost removed:
The base of the slide with adjustable section unscrewed:
Underside of the top section with 'loose' screw:
If anyone can help me to figure this out, I'd be very grateful
Simon
