Metric Threading Kit 14"

Installing this kit took me an afternoon, but the lead screw swap is straightforward and the half nuts engage crisply now. Cutting M12 threads on my 7x14 came out clean on the first try. Just remember you're giving up the threading dial, so you'll have to stop and check your depth manually.

The half nut swap is the part I was dreading, but the fit on my 7x14 was spot-on and the leadscrew threads engaged smoothly right away. I’ve cut a few M12 threads since installing it and the pitch comes out clean every time. Just remember you’re giving up the threading dial, so I plan my passes care

The gear change to a separate leadscrew setup was straightforward, and now I can cut metric threads without the mental gymnastics of swapping gears on the fly. The half nuts engage crisply, though I do miss having a threading dial for quick repositioning on long passes.