[modeleng] Screwed the job up!

I checked the changewheels and double checked the pitch settings on the 
lathe.

I checked the height and form of the tool - I used my carbide tip tool.

I turned the end 1/4" down to 1/2" to give the core diameter and a 
bearing fits there anyway.

I turned the thread over an 8" length, increasing the depth by 10 thou 
on each pass.  I repeated the cut at 120 thou twice.

I don't have a travelling steady for this lathe, so I took small cuts 
and took it slowly.

RESULT!

A super thread and the nut screws up and down it beautifully.

Thank you all for your help and support.

Threading doesn't hold quite so many fears now.

Finally, the LM&WR site has been updated with pictures of our latest 
arrival - see www.lmandwr.co.uk

Cheers

Peter




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