If you don't find a source for the nut, you can have one made at a local
machine shop. It won't be cheap, but it will be worth it if the rest of the
machine is still in good condition. Since the cost of the part will be
mostly setup time, consider having a spare or two made. It'll likely only be
a few dollars more than the cost of just one. They will want the old nut and
also the acme screw so they can match the new nut to it for proper fit.

Charley

"J. Mark Wolf" wrote in message
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I have an old Delta-Milwaukee wood lathe, serial number 27-274, that I
inherited from my dad. Don't know how old it is, but it is one of my
earliest memories as a child and I'm pushing 50. It didn't get much use
as I recall, and is still in good physical and working condition. I
recently changed out the belts which I assume were as old as me.

It has a Delta Milwaukee cross-slide compound which I use for the
occasional turning of aluminum parts. I can find no identifying marks
on the compound at all.

I recently noticed noticed that it was making poor cuts, and the tool
was "diving" in to the work. I investigated and found that the brass
Acme lead screw nut on one of the axiis was not only loose, but is
quite worn as well.

Can anyone on the forum refer me to a source of data and parts on these
old lathes and accessories? The local shop basically said "good luck".


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J. Mark Wolf