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Hi All,
I've checked, double checked, and triple checked.
I have .006" runout in the MT2 taper in my Atlas horizontal mill. :/ I even chucked it up between centers and checked, saw the same .006" on it. Unfortunately, like an idiot, I re-assembled the spindle before I made detailed measurements of it. I'll be pulling it back apart soon, unless I find a detailed dimensioned drawing of an Atlas MFC spindle, or 6" lathe spindle (I believe they're the same).
Anyway, I'm making a new spindle from a piece of shafting I have on-hand. It cuts well enough, and it's plenty tough. I figure this is a good exercise in lathe operations, and it's something I have to definitely take my time and ensure accuracy.
However, I need an MT2 reamer to finish the business end of the spindle before I can set it up between centers and start turning the rest of the spindle down.
Does anybody have an MT2 reamer they'd be willing to loan me for a bit? I'll happily pay postage both ways, and if I damage it, I'll replace it. I'd just rather not spend the $50-80 on a new reamer (rather than risk one off Ebay that may be fubar) that I may use twice.
I don't intend to try reaming the existing spindle. It's buggered up from one of the PO's not understanding what woodruff keys are for (they just cranked the set screws tighter), and besides, this project interests me. It'll be a test of how accurate I can be.
Thanks!
I've checked, double checked, and triple checked.
I have .006" runout in the MT2 taper in my Atlas horizontal mill. :/ I even chucked it up between centers and checked, saw the same .006" on it. Unfortunately, like an idiot, I re-assembled the spindle before I made detailed measurements of it. I'll be pulling it back apart soon, unless I find a detailed dimensioned drawing of an Atlas MFC spindle, or 6" lathe spindle (I believe they're the same).
Anyway, I'm making a new spindle from a piece of shafting I have on-hand. It cuts well enough, and it's plenty tough. I figure this is a good exercise in lathe operations, and it's something I have to definitely take my time and ensure accuracy.
However, I need an MT2 reamer to finish the business end of the spindle before I can set it up between centers and start turning the rest of the spindle down.
Does anybody have an MT2 reamer they'd be willing to loan me for a bit? I'll happily pay postage both ways, and if I damage it, I'll replace it. I'd just rather not spend the $50-80 on a new reamer (rather than risk one off Ebay that may be fubar) that I may use twice.
I don't intend to try reaming the existing spindle. It's buggered up from one of the PO's not understanding what woodruff keys are for (they just cranked the set screws tighter), and besides, this project interests me. It'll be a test of how accurate I can be.
Thanks!