graziano sag 14 threading

[oreos40]

I have a graziano sag14 that I am lost as to what the charts mean for threading. I am posting here because it would appear that more of these lathes made it to AU than did in the US. Any help? I need to decipher what the different columns refer to. Trying to do a 1.5 8TPI.

[Steamwhisperer]

Any pics of the charts??

Phil

[Clubman7]

Looking at some pics, looks as though you need settings W 5 C.
Lever set to W below thread chart.
Dial in middle of chart set to 5.
Dial to left of chart set to C.
Check that change gears match those on chart next to your required pitch.

[Bryan]

Looking at some pics, looks as though you need settings W 5 C.
Lever set to W below thread chart.
Dial in middle of chart set to 5.
Dial to left of chart set to C.
Check that change gears match those on chart next to your required pitch.

Correct. Default gear train is 20/40/80.

Edit: In case it isn't clear, the M/W lever selects between the metric and imperial tables. W is for Whitworth I guess. The labels are fragile and can get worn/damaged so functions may not be obvious. Be aware that when you swap between M/W modes, the feed direction reverses. I think the leadscrew does too. Just remember to check before committing. Use the separate feed direction selector to get it going the way you want. The reversal thing is a minor irritation, but having both flavours of threads available at the levers is one of the cool features of these lathes.

Edit: The right hand side of the chart is for worms; ignore that (though it's another cool feature).

[oreos40]

Sorry I hadn't seen this sooner. THANKS! each one for you input!