12-28-2012, 05:04 PM
I got the chuck fitted to the back-plate. I tapped it on with a dead-blow hammer. It took some firm taps but I didn't need to beat on it so I think the fit is good. I measured less than .00025" on the taper of the collet chuck. Good enough for me.
I'm guessing my next step is to mark the back-plate for the bolts and drill the holes. The chuck is already tapped for the bolts so that makes my job a little easier. I just need to figure out the thread size. It's likely metric so I'll have to pick up some bolts tomorrow. What's the best type of bolt for this application? Or does it not matter?
First job tomorrow is to do a thorough cleaning of the lathe to get all of that cast iron swarf off of it.
Ed
Ready to start.
Got'r done.
I'm guessing my next step is to mark the back-plate for the bolts and drill the holes. The chuck is already tapped for the bolts so that makes my job a little easier. I just need to figure out the thread size. It's likely metric so I'll have to pick up some bolts tomorrow. What's the best type of bolt for this application? Or does it not matter?
First job tomorrow is to do a thorough cleaning of the lathe to get all of that cast iron swarf off of it.
Ed
Ready to start.
Got'r done.