Fixing a problem in the apron and discovering a factory failure

[@GeoffMcMasters]

The backlash or play is pretty normal in a lathe but great job on making it smaller 😊

[@alfmart0000]

Yes, you'are right, Thanks for the ocmment

[@wizrom3046]

Great video!
CNC machining that oval keyslot was 👍👍👍
I think it is terrible that they supply the rack in small pieces. Just to save a couple dollars. Even my Chinese mini lathe has a 1-piece rack.

[@alfmart0000]

True, and also HBM 250G is a chinese lathe...