I'm getting to know my 'new' Storebro lathe by making up some accessories that I find useful. A few times, I have been missing the carriage stop that I have on the Hercus lathe. I corrected that deficiency today. This design includes both a hard stop and a dial indicator to give advanced notice that the stop is coming up. With a bit of practice, you can drop out of power feed with about 5 thou left to turn by hand.
I have it adjusted to zero out on the hard stop after 1/2" of contact. I'll replace the hex-head bolt when I can get a 2" SHCS.
I have it adjusted to zero out on the hard stop after 1/2" of contact. I'll replace the hex-head bolt when I can get a 2" SHCS.
Mike
If you can't get one, make one.
Hawkeye, proud to be a member of MetalworkingFun Forum since Jan 2013.
If you can't get one, make one.
Hawkeye, proud to be a member of MetalworkingFun Forum since Jan 2013.