Clamp Type Knurling Tool

[Dr Stan]

(11-20-2014, 08:16 PM)PixMan Wrote: I like that idea and just may do that.

Weight of a piece like that doesn't matter to me a bit. As compared to lifting my 12" 4-jaw independent chuck with it's attached D1-6 adapter up onto my lathe, if a steel version of the knurling tool weighed 75 pounds (34Kg) it would still be less than 1/2 the weight of the chuck!

Good winter project.

I understand all too well.  I too have a 12" 4 jaw but with a D1-4 mount.  Still heavier than I like to lift these days.  Fortunately I also have a 1000 Kg capacity hydraulic lift table which gets it up to a workable height.  Using it in combination with the custom made chuck boards for the 4 jaw, 8" 6 jaw, 6" 4 jaw, and collett chuck makes it much easier on my poor back.