Shoulda done this before facing off that flywheel...

[dgjessing]

It's not pretty, but this should make running the cross slide in and out on my 7x lathe considerably more pleasant:

It's got an approx. 2" throw instead of the original's approx. 1" throw, plus the handle spins.

I'm going to make a ball turner one of these days...

 

[websterz]

Nice mod! :bow:

I notice there is no handle on your carriage handwheel...removed for clearance?

 

[dgjessing]

Nice mod! :bow:

I notice there is no handle on your carriage handwheel...removed for clearance?

I just find it easier to operate that wheel without the handle...

 

[websterz]

Hmmm...I may have to try that. ;D