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For the real deal I'm not going to thread it after all - tapping for the grub screw

83: Turned a thread - Timing is hard..
82: Fiber install
81: Put a jog-wheel divit in the knob
80: Lots of trouble removing the original dowel pin. Bored it out oversized (10.27mm) - plugged it - skim cut.
79: Bushing and insert installed.
78: Top plate - finished bushing and 80TPI adjustment screw assembly.
77: reaming for exact fit. ( I got the 5/16" reamer from a $20 ebay tool lot - best deal I ever got - lots of treasures).
76: Making bushing to mount 80TPI screw in indicator stand.
75: Headless mills look strange
74: Testing new spindle encoder.

85: Making a hex head for tightening the larger stand.
86: Needs a bit of file work.
87: Need to make a new joint now.
88: Looking at this old broach set - I can use it to make the indicator joint.
89: All disassembled and cleaned.
90: Transfering the shape
91: Close enough
92: Adhesive backed Neoprime makes it look good.
93: Before
94: After