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Bill Janssen wrote:
DeepDiver wrote:

I tried cutting a 8 TPI thread using the 1 on the dial and got three
diferent start positions.
Just counted the threads and it 16 or nearlu 16 per inch

Did you by any chance touch the reverse tumbler while doing the
thread? That has to remain engaged until the thread is done, or you get
as many different start positions as you have teeth in the tumbler
gears.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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