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by Druidan
Sat 30 Nov , 2013 23:04 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: Viceroy TDS 1.1 G.B.L. Intro and Tailsock Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5258

Re: Viceroy TDS 1.1 G.B.L. Intro and Tailsock Question

Thankyou LesT for taking the time to reply with such a splendid post. Everything I needed there!
by Druidan
Sat 30 Nov , 2013 23:01 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: Top Slide Nut Mods to Reduce Backlash
Replies: 1
Views: 3969

Re: Top Slide Nut Mods to Reduce Backlash

Hello,
I have recently remove all ( 0.something backlash) by 'tinning' the threads. It worked better that I expected as backlash before was 0.7!
by Druidan
Sat 30 Nov , 2013 22:57 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: TDS1 Saddle anti-lift sliding clamp
Replies: 4
Views: 5023

Re: TDS1 Saddle anti-lift sliding clamp

Hello, I was interested by your post and had a look at my saddle, no anti-lift clamp. I milled one up copying the tailstock locking pad. lucky for me that denford had allready drilled and tapped the saddle ( 3/8 UNC ) used a bolt with 2 spring washers seperated by a washer to give it a bit more spri...
by Druidan
Sat 30 Nov , 2013 22:49 pm
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: Viceroy TDS 1/1 saddle clamp.
Replies: 7
Views: 6559

Re: Viceroy TDS 1/1 saddle clamp.

Hello,
I would like to know if you found an answer to your saddle locking clamp? my saddle has no pins to stop the plate from twisting. I am wanting to make one, however step or no step that is the question. Is there a 506 plan about? as I think 506A is a varient I dont need.
by Druidan
Tue 15 May , 2012 0:38 am
Forum: Viceroy
Topic: Viceroy TDS 1.1 G.B.L. Intro and Tailsock Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5258

Viceroy TDS 1.1 G.B.L. Intro and Tailsock Question

Hello, I am new to this site and I am very impressed with it. I purchased my Lathe about 6 months ago. Model TDS 1.1 G.B.L. Serial M/19904 Lathe.JPG I am very happy with it. I am still suprised by the fantastic finish it can achive. The powered crossfeed is a great feature, something my grandads myf...