Fx transfer port and prope mod.
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That will be true at some point, but the lathe is brand new, and I haven't begun to learn how to use it. I've got a CNC mill that I'm pretty experienced with, but I've never owned a lathe before. I'll work my way up to more complex parts.
Rusty
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While I'm thinking about this, does anyone know the thread size for the brass transfer port? I don't have a thread gauge that fits it, but I'm guessing maybe M12x1.00?
Rusty
Rusty
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Here's a video that will help you with single point threading if you have a basic machine but you'll need to leave the half nut engaged if you're cutting metric threads on an inch lead screw. It's really simple to back the cutter out, reverse the machine, turn it off when you're close to the start point and then rotate the chuck by hand to position the cutter for another pass. Once you do it a few times it's second nature.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-dqOi_z5bk
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Thanks for the thread confirmation, and for the video link. I've actually watched that video before, and I'm looking forward to trying to thread on the lathe. Next time I need something from McMaster Carr, I'll likely order some material for the probe and transfer port.
Rusty
Rusty
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About the Huma "High flow dual hole transfer port": How does it fit on to your barrel? I have two of those, and they both seems to have a too short threading and they are tightened very well to the end. Is this going to be a problem? I don't have tools to do anything about that. Look at the pics:
Anyway, try yours, before you use the Loctite...
Anyway, try yours, before you use the Loctite...
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About the Huma "High flow dual hole transfer port": How does it fit on to your barrel? I have two of those, and they both seems to have a too short threading and they are tightened very well to the end. Is this going to be a problem? I don't have tools to do anything about that. Look at the pics:
Anyway, try yours, before you use the Loctite...
Same as mine no problems at all.
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About the Huma "High flow dual hole transfer port": How does it fit on to your barrel? I have two of those, and they both seems to have a too short threading and they are tightened very well to the end. Is this going to be a problem? I don't have tools to do anything about that. Look at the pics:
Anyway, try yours, before you use the Loctite...
Same as mine no problems at all.
Doesn't hurt anything since the o-ring will be be pushed and seal to the outer face. if the gap were 1/4" it still seal the same.
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yes mine to, the liner seats correctly so no problem
Thanks all! I guess it will be fine then
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IMHO, If your going through the trouble of replacing the brass barrel end with the dual port. It wouldnt hurt to break the sharp edges of the the port.
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Yes, I was thinking the same, and I did it with a very small hand file. I didn't took a pic though.
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Quick question guys. My port just came in the mail. I know you have to heat it up to break the lock tight. Any chance of smoking any o-rings in the process? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Same to me, the gap between the brass and the steel (oring groove) is bigger, I noticed Huma slightly changed some of the dimensions here and there most likely nobody can say this is a copy or clone.
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Sure the o-rings will burn, if you don't remove them. Take out one o-ring from inside the transfer port, and two from the outer side. It's very easy thing to do with a bent needle or something like that. I used this kind of tool (US $1.31 from Aliexpress):
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Sure the o-rings will burn, if you don't remove them. Take out one o-ring inside the transfer port, and two from the outer side. It's very easy thing to do with a needle or something like that. I used this:
Before using the pick... dull and polish the pointy ends so that they won't scratch metal easily. When removing an o-ring from a groove, push the point straight down beside the o-ring on the sealing side with the pointy end parallel to the o-ring then rotate the handle to move the pick under the o-ring towards the non-sealing side of the grove to lift the o-ring. This will prevent scratching a sealing surface that would drive you crazy later with a slow leak.
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Yes, very important and good advice! Thanks, kind of figured probe and outer rings. Just didn't know if there was one in the stainless sleeve I needed to worry about. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
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It doesn't require enough heat to burn them anyway. Apply pressure and heat just enough until you feel the loctite release. Give the heat a few seconds to soak through before heating anymore.
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