Hi,

I have bought a thread cutting attachment p/n : 3100 from sherline for the lathe. I have it all setup.

By default the handle for thread cutting is given on the spindle side.
Wondering if I can cut threads by driving the Z-axis (handle wheel or thru Z-axis CNC motor.)

Anyone tried this?

If that works, then Iam ready for CNC thread cutting instead of manually hand-cranking.

( I still need to change gears for a different pitch, but atleast I can use the thread cutting canned cycles for multi-pass thread cutting).

regards
CNC Patriot.