My QCTP.....as I mentioned before

[Oneshot729]

First pic shows what I started with. Main body is 2x2x2. Others pieces are 2x1.5x1. All inch.

Dovetail on body and slots for cutters here.

Little work on the body and some tap action. The garage gremlins must've figured the first three went too easily. Snapped the tap on the fourth block I had. GRRRRR!! Last pic shows the finished (with the exception of the handle for the plunger) product. I do plan on remaking a fourth block, but I think I'll go for a boring bar holder. It's nothing fancy...but it's sized to my machine. $$$$ & time invested=$5 in scrap and about 10 hours time.

 

[09kevin]

Nice job Oneshot! Looks really nice.

Kevin

 

[jumps4]

good job you made it look easy
steve

 

[Oneshot729]

Thanks for the kind words, gents. It's much appreciated.

 

[12bolts]

Nice job Brian,
What thread do you have for the plunger operation?

Cheers Phil

 

[Oneshot729]

Well played sir! Can't beat the price!

Do you have plans for hardening or anodizing?

Not at the moment. Most likely I'll end up using them as is.

 

[Oneshot729]

Nice job Brian,
What thread do you have for the plunger operation?

Cheers Phil

Phil. The plunger itself is 3/4" in dia. The insert I have behind the plunger is threaded 3/8-16.

 

[Oneshot729]

If anyone's interested in seeing the plans I went by to make this, I'd be more than happy to share a link. I did do a little tweaking to them to better suit my needs.

 

[12bolts]

Hi ya again Brian,
I wouldnt mind having a look at the plans.......

Cheers Phil

 

[Old Iron]

Nice job on the QCTP! What size lathe did you make it for?

Paul