Emco Compact 5 Question

[Simon FriendParticipant @simonfriend59221]

Hello everyone,

I'm at complete newb at metal turning, so I hope I'm not asking a dumb question

I recently acquired an Emco Compact 5 without the manual, and am having problems figuring out how to lock down the the offset section of the compound slide. When completely unscrewed, the section has a single threaded screw that can be mounted in two position. The screw on the is not moulded on the piece and rotates in its thread, but does not actually 'screw out' of the thread.

I cannot for the life of me figure out how to lock the slide down once screwed into place. There is a very small allen screw in the side of the slide (visible in second pic), but adjustment has no effect.

Pics to illustrate:

The whole compound slide with the toolpost removed:

The base of the slide with adjustable section unscrewed:

Underside of the top section with 'loose' screw:

If anyone can help me to figure this out, I'd be very grateful

Simon

[Simon FriendParticipant @simonfriend59221]

How do you lock down the adjustable

[David ColwillParticipant @davidcolwill19261]

On mine you retract the topslide until you uncover the single cap head screw and undo it. The topslide will (with a slight twisting motion pull off. Move it to the next position and tighten it. The locating boss on mine is quite a snug fit so it does need to be twisted in and out. I'll see if I can see what the manual says.

David

[David ColwillParticipant @davidcolwill19261]

Oh by the way there is no such thing as a dumb question only people who are so dumb they don't

ask!

Edited By David Colwill on 10/01/2014 21:02:00

[David ColwillParticipant @davidcolwill19261]

Here are photos of the relevant page. Sorry about the quality but my manual is a photocopy.

[Simon FriendParticipant @simonfriend59221]

David, you are a star!

I should have figured out there was a screw under the topslide, but sometimes it gets so you can't see the wood from the trees.

Many thanks,

Simon

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