FILENAMES: sheldonized.jpg DESCRIPTION: This is a picture of process of repairing a half nut mechanism. Posted by Jim Pfaltzgraff . The following description was provided: ================================================================= Sheldonized shows steps in repair of a half nut engagement cam in a Sheldon 11" lathe. Pictures show: Upper Left: Binding broken cast iron parts together with spacers and stainless steel wire Upper Right: Side one brazed, side two prepped for braze Lower Left: Both sides brazed with nickel silver rod and borax flux Lower Right: Bottom view. Spacer removed from right slot. Assembly is aligned within .003" and no machining is required.