HAD TO ALTER IT.........

[riversidedan]

so we gotta diffrent and better lathe . most tools fit when adjusted expect the parting tool
would not adjust ! so thinking about it decided to alter it which turned out great.......

 

[riversidedan]

as you can see how low the thumb screw is almost all the way down, but still wasnt in the center of the work so had to grind some meat off to get it centered...........

In this hobby "if thiers a will thiers a way..........

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Getter done!

 

[GrifterGuru]

I don't understand why you were unable raise the height-adjust locknuts on the tool holder to lower the tool?

A photo of the setup would help.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

I don't understand why you were unable raise the height-adjust locknuts on the tool holder to lower the tool?

A photo of the setup would help.

There’s a number things going on here.

 

[ChazzC]

The cutoff tool holder shown is designed with a 4 degree angle:



Depending on your new lathe, you may need a 0 degree holder to get the blade on center:

 

[GeneT45]

The cutoff tool holder shown is designed with a 4 degree angle:

View attachment 510505

Depending on your new lathe, you may need a 0 degree holder to get the blade on center:

View attachment 510506

Aside from that, the angled cutoff holders suck because you have to adjust your height anytime you change the stickout. A straight holder (get a good one) requires no further adjustment. When parting a large piece I will often adjust the stickout two or three times to preserve as much rigidity as I can. As you cut, the side walls of the workpiece contribute to the support - at least that's my theory, and it seems to work in practice.

GsT