03-18-2018, 08:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-18-2018, 08:18 PM by ScrapMetal.)
(03-18-2018, 07:13 PM)TomG Wrote: There are a lot of gimmicky products like this on the market that really do take longer to implement than they are worth, but this one comes closer than most to actually being useful. I don't use the scale method because I don't care for the damage it does to the scale. The other tried and true method is to use a center in the tailstock, but that requires that a center actually be in the tailstock. I think if this tool was kept within arms reach of the lathe, it would get used, at least in my shop.
Looking at Ron's sketch, the clamping mechanism isn't even necessary. The tool can be held against the part with one hand and the tool height dialed in with the other. I'm building one.
Tom
Cool! I'll be interested to see your take on the design. When I get the time I'll be doing one for myself as well.
-Ron
11" South Bend lathe - Wells-Index 860C mill - 16" Queen City Shaper