I think I have Problem!

[ChazzC]

I don’t see the mark that @sdelivery noted, but on close examination I do see what looks like old cracks:



EDIT: @55fairlane beat me to it by a minute

 

[COMachinist]

I'm not an expert on castings but here is few photos out in the sun light.

 

[COMachinist]

I think I will make solid tool post mount like the David made for his 13x40 to get the shaft finished.

 

[Janderso]

Would not have thought that the compound would have cracked like that leaving the insert untouched unless there was a flaw: it would be worth discussing with PM, even offering to send the pieces to them.

I bet there is a void or flaw in the casting.

 

[COMachinist]

I bet there is a void or flaw in the casting.

Well if Mike and them want to see it up close I'll ship it to them, but I need that tail shaft for the JD so got to get a mount for the tool post, and finish it before snow Flys here in Colorado.

 

[ChazzC]

Well if Mike and them want to she up close I'll ship it to them, but I need that tail shaft for the JD so got to get a mount for the tool post, and finish it before snow Flys here in Colorado.

Not a bad plan: at the end of your adventure you’ll have the option of using the solid tool post or compound depending on what you’re doing.