Hobby Jobbies

[bretthl]

Milled the T-Post nut. The new compound spider is a time saver too. -



Made a tool post wrench -



And finally cobbled together an analog depth gauge for this this high dollar drill press. I cheated and sourced the 3-3/4" ID collar. Ruler is held on by neodymium magnets. No more pencil marks -

 

[Old Okie]

Love the looks of that compound spider. That is definitely going on my project list.

 

[savarin]

Excuse my ignorance but what is the compound spider used for?

 

[chips&more]

Excuse my ignorance but what is the compound spider used for?

Nice build! I think it’s being used to align the tool post up. But that would mean that the compound needs to be at a desired angle every time. In my Hobby Shop the compound is all over the place. Soooo, it’s a good idea, but I just align the tool post to the chuck instead…Dave

 

[bretthl]

Excuse my ignorance but what is the compound spider used for?

Quick alignment of the tool post at the three most common (for me) positions (turning/facing, threading, tapering). Saves time. Running to the chuck is a pain.

 

[savarin]

Ah ha, the light goes on

 

[chips&more]

Quick alignment of the tool post at the three most common (for me) positions (turning/facing, threading, tapering). Saves time. Running to the chuck is a pain.

You are a thinker and maker, this is good. Maybe think a little more. Sometimes the most accurate method can be so easy and simple. Start with, what is the objective, IE: trying to align the tool post to the datum center of the headstock spindle.