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  1. 05-28-2012, 08:45 PM #1
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    72" lathe work near McDonough, Ga

    I am in the process of expanding the X axis on my Router table, I purchased an Acme Lead Screw 5/8" diameter x 72" long, which I need turned on the ends to use on my machine. Can anyone recommend a shop local to the McDonough, Ga. area which is equipped to do this?

    My lathe is only a 13"x40", so I can't turn it myself.
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  2. 05-28-2012, 11:10 PM #2
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    Arrow Turning solution

    you could try supporting the long end with a slip collar and rope from the ceiling or turn a collar and put in your steady rest then machine the end from the end of your lathe... what I would try - just avoid high rpm with unstable set-ups

    David
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  3. 05-28-2012, 11:18 PM #3
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    Arrow

    lube the collar (aluminum or plastic) prefered material
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