Made A Quick Release Tool Post Handle

[roadie33]

I've watched his video's and really like them. It just gets hard to understand what he is saying sometimes.
I was actually referring to what video of his you were talking about exactly.

 

[GarageGuy]

It's in his Sunday Night Nightcap 63 parts 1 & 2 videos.

 

[machinistmarty]

Very nice, Don't think I would have bought a 14.5 drill though. 9/16 or 37/64 would have had to work for me.

 

[GarageGuy]

I have a 37/64 drill bit, and I thought about doing that. I already had all the metal, so that didn't cost me anything. I spent $14 on a real nice 16mm HSS spiral flute tap, and the drill bit was only $8.50. Those were my only expenses, so I figured I would shoot the works and get the exact one recommended.

GG

 

[Chuck Torman]

Nice work, looks good GG. That is on my "to do list" for my G4003G, I too got the idea from doubleboost's video. I also do not like the position of the tool holder release handle on my QCTP so I intend to re-drill and re-tap the camshaft head to re-position that while I am at it.
I recently substituted a Kipp adjustable clamping lever to the carriage lock replacing the original Allen head screw so that I would not have to have a loose Allen wrench lying about on the carriage. If anyone is interested the Kipp part no. for the handle is 06610-20886x50 (M8- 1.25x50 mm stud length) I had to build a spacer to go under the head of the handle (spacer dimensions are 1/2" OD, 21/64" bore, .200" thick), my spacer is made from brass but steel or aluminum would work just as well. I would rather have had an all metal handle rather than the plastic, but this was my first experience in purchasing a Kipp adjustable handle. I copied another member's idea from here on the forum for this, but I can't remember who it was, wish that I could give him his due credit for the idea.
Again, nice work.
Chuck

 

[darkzero]

I recently substituted a Kipp adjustable clamping lever to the carriage lock replacing the original Allen head screw so that I would not have to have a loose Allen wrench lying about on the carriage. If anyone is interested the Kipp part no. for the handle is 06610-20886x50 (M8- 1.25x50 mm stud length) I had to build a spacer to go under the head of the handle (spacer dimensions are 1/2" OD, 21/64" bore, .200" thick), my spacer is made from brass but steel or aluminum would work just as well. I would rather have had an all metal handle rather than the plastic, but this was my first experience in purchasing a Kipp adjustable handle. I copied another member's idea from here on the forum for this, but I can't remember who it was, wish that I could give him his due credit for the idea.

Not sure if it was me but I did start a trend on a number of PM1236s when I posted my install of one on my PM1236 in 2010. One of the first & best things I added to the lathe. I used a different style though, Kipp P/N 06430-3103X55. Mine is cast zinc with silver metallic powdercoat.

 

[GarageGuy]

That IS a nice upgrade. I had not seen it before, but it sure would be a big improvement over the socket head screw for the carriage lock. Now I may have to make one of those too!

GG

 

[darkzero]

I had thought about making on too but the reason I choose to go with the Kipp is it's adjustable. Once locked, you can lift the handle & freely swing it to any position you want. I put them on my mill too. I have also seen people use these for the tool post instead of making a handle.

 

[Chuck Torman]

Thank you DarkZero! Yes, your post is where I copied the idea from, our lathes are very similar, and thank you for posting the part number for the zinc handle version, I like yours much better and will order one to replace the one that I am currently using, I am sure that I will find a use for the plastic handled one somewhere in the future.
This is a very worthwhile addition to my lathe, Thank you! In the first photo that you posted I see a dial indicator on the bed way just beneath the chuck. How is that indicator mounted? is it on a magnet? That is one of my next projects, a carriage stop and indicator mount. Several good ones have been posted on the forum, but I have not settled on a design yet.

 

[GarageGuy]

Will, is the KIPP part number for yours a M8 bolt or a M10 bolt? Mine has a M8 x 50mm. Your part # listed as 55mm, which is fine if the diameter is M8.

I mounted a DRO on my lathe, and the scale is close to the carriage lock bolt, so I want to make sure it will clear. If not, I can still make one.

Thanks!

GG