03-07-2013, 06:14 AM
(03-06-2013, 09:10 PM)Dave J Wrote: I would steer clear of putting the lock on the opposite side as it will push the cross slide off the 2 true fixed surfaces the cross slide has.
I haven't done mine yet but plan to mill out a section on my backing spar that the scale sits on, thin down the head of a bolt to suit the original lock thread, then thin down a spanner to fit the slot.
This will then able you to use the standard lock and have it pull the cross slide against the dovetail as the factory designed it.
The scale is still fully protected as the backing spar covers it. If you don't have a backing spar, a 10-12mm one is not going to restrict the tailstock that much more. A 8mm opening would give enough room for the head of the blot to be undone.
Dave
Dave,
You make some good points. I think I understand what you are saying about using a thinned down wrench to get at a thinned down bolt head but what the heck is a backing spar?
Thanks,
Ed