Re: 1936 Johnson A-80 gear backlash hub

[Buccaneer]

Mumbles, what I have for boring only sets the bit at 90 degrees.
The old piece has a 1/8" relief cut at the bottom of the bore / threads.
Not much room to play with to know when the lathe is going to crash!
Seeing how I’m a novice on the lathe I do all my threading in back gear
to slow it down.
I was wondering laying in bed last night if I could make that relief cut
1/4" and not affect the function of the piece. Will look further today.
Thanks for the suggestions!

Prepare to be boarded!