That's called backlash; it's normal. Just start counting from the point where the screw engages. As long as you keep going in the same direction, it won't accumulate.
Howdy,
Newbie taig lathe owner here.
When I turn the cross slide wheel there is some free movement before the cross slide moves.
Is this normal?
Seems like it would be hard to know how far I have moved the cross slide based of the markings like this?
Thank you!
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That's called backlash; it's normal. Just start counting from the point where the screw engages. As long as you keep going in the same direction, it won't accumulate.
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Thank you for the reply. That makes sense! =)