r/Wellthatsucks • u/squirrelchaser1 • 17h ago

Aligning the headstock on my mini lathe. Cracked the casting while tightening the bolts.

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u/SixStringSlayer666 17h ago

Oh, that's gonna be a tough fix. Sorry

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u/squirrelchaser1 16h ago

Likely going to just replace the headstock with one from LittleMachineShop. 145$ but probably better than screwing around with brazing

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u/squirrelchaser1 16h ago

Likely going to just replace the headstock with one from LittleMachineShop. 145$ but probably better than screwing around with brazing

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u/enoughbskid 42m ago

Get it brazed