Rotary Table

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(07-22-2012, 03:55 PM)ETC57 Wrote:

(07-22-2012, 10:05 AM)knapper Wrote: Well I don't really know what I need because I don't know how to use the darn thing yet?? I need to find a good book on the use of a
Rotary Table and read up on them!! I understand the basic idea but not the specifics of how it is used??
I understand that the disks that have all the holes in them are for different projects that match the degrees of a circle but from there on
is a mystery to me so far..
Now I can put a piece of aluminum plate down on the table and cut an arc but that is about all.. In the "mystery book" I would hope to get
instructions on how to use the T slots to hold down the plate???
As you can see, I am not a machinist but have a new SMITHY Granite series, IMAX 1340.. and want to learn..

Knapper

ETC57 what brand is your rotary table and where did you pick it up at, reason I'm asking is I'm thinking of getting a bigger one for my mill.

DA

Quote:Well congrats on the Smithy 1340 mine is the 110v max not the 220v.

I've been quite happy with mine, what size is your rt mine is an 8". Using holding and clamping systems to secure the work is kind of a learn as you go thing. I have learned a lot here at Metal Working Fun, if you do a little poking around in here you will find lots of good ideas and how too's.

feel free to ask lots of questions.

Jerry.