The Home Machinist!

Fellow Aussie here, just use it and get used to the backlash.
High end Lathes have adjustment for backlash but is a constant task adjusting as the nut and spindle wear.
Surprised to see the large spindle with 38mm thru hole and mt 5 taper.
Happy machining!

The spacer runs the oil seal and the outer spline holds the countershaft sprocket for the drive chain, the ones I have worked on press off in one assembly.

Going slow is the answer to preserve the blade of the hacksaw.
My workmate demonstrated cutting an Allen key with a hacksaw, slow strokes and cut it with ease.

Think I got it right now, cell phone was in macro mode, have to get my 6 year old Nephew to show me how to use it!

Hi Harold, 9.7 MB, one photo.

Won't let me attach photos.

From previous post.

Hi Guys, made this new spindle today for my cross slide on my lathe, original was worn where I use it most. Used 14mm drill rod, aka silver steel and ground the profile 30 degree trapezoidal thread. Used the tool upside down and lathe in reverse, only downside I could not use travelling steady, tool...

Harold the Monarch's have helical gears and I don't think they were designed to run in reverse with the opposite thrust on the drive shafts, not sure, maybe someone can enlighten me.
There was a war going on so maximum production going forward!

My 1954 Dean Smith & Grace did not have reverse, had to fit reversing switch but that became obsolete fitting a VFD.
Had a fast lock spindle so no danger of chuck coming off in reverse.
Correct me if I'm wrong I don't think the war built Monarchs have reverse.

Worked on a 2000 hp, 6.6 kv motor on a offshore facility, insulated bearings, non drive end had collapsed grounding the rotor, the epoxy surrounding the bearing had failed.

G'Day Mate, nice job.
Aussie living in Philippines.