Posted: 6/24/2026 9:34:36 PM EDT
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Does anyone have any idea where I could send a faceplate to along with a few blank backplates that would machine the threads for me? It’s an odd spindle thread (spindle measure 55mm with an 8tpi thread). I’ve barely threaded with the lathe so it’s beyond my skills currently and I don’t want to ruin a $100 backplate. |
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| I can help you man. Be best if you can make a plug/thread gauge if you know how and send or one already threaded and I make one |
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Originally Posted By RickFinsta: I'll be honest I would threadmill it and then have you cut it true upon installation because I'm a scared little bitch when it comes to threading in a turning center. It should be turned true to the machine. Theoretically you could make one that should be close enough but standard practice is to true it to the machine it will be used on. |
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| Standard procedure to true up a new backing plate with it secured to the spindle before mounting anything to it. That's all he was saying. He just meant that there's nothing about it that makes you a scared little bitch. Should be done *every* time. There are always small variations on lathes - spindle runout or thread anomalies or slight shoulder runout, etc. |