Mini lathe

[Jeff MannParticipant @jeffmann66917]

Hi everyone .complete newbie to this. I have bought a Chinese mini lathe,and in the accessories bag are two splined dowels. The instructions don’t mention what they are,where they go or what they’re for. Anyone come across them??? I can’t find where to add a picture on here

[Jeff MannParticipant @jeffmann66917]

Splined dowel in accessories

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Welcome, Jeff

I can't help regarding the first point, but here's the lengthy answer to the second:

**LINK**

https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=103028&p=1

MichaelG.

[Michael HornerParticipant @michaelhorner54327]

Hi Jeff

I suspect they are for the threading dial, you should have three, one may be already fitted under the dial marked 1 to 12. They have different number of splines depending what pitch thread you are cutting.

Cheers Michael.

[Michael HornerParticipant @michaelhorner54327]

Hi Jeff

The disc with the numbers, the splined shaft fits underneath and meshes with the lead screw.

Cheers Michael.

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