Machining a Drawbar

[tweinke]

When I made my drawbar I threaded the top and used a ready rod joiner (nut) and Loctite with a pin. Figured if I needed to replace the nut I could drive the pin out apply heat and replace the nut. Its held up good so far.

 

[BaronJ]

Hi Guys,

My mill uses an MT3 taper ! I never tighten the drawbar more than hand tight, and I certainly don't have to bash the hell out of the drawbar to get it to release. If you are having to give the drawbar a good bashing then you are over tightening it.

Hi Guys,
After I posted I realised that I hadn't given any indication of what I use to tighten the drawbar on my mill, and "Hand Tight" means nothing without showing the tool that I use.
So this morning I took a picture so you you could see what I use.


The bottom of that 100 mm long key is a 10 mm square socket.