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Metal Lathe compound rest lever modification

I own a Warco WM 280. The cross slide rotating lever requires a finer operation especially when making a final pass to finish. The tool can stick due to the lack of torque provided by the leverage position of the rotating knob.

The Modification should:

  • Have a lever which provides a higher torque and finer adjustment position.
  • be adjustable so that it can be returned to a normal position, to avoid the lever being impeded by the cross slide.
  • The sliding adjustable bar should not have any play in it.