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When I want to machine multiple parts to a consistent length, I have a depth stop through the spindle.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/lathe-headstock-work-stop-g0602.32809/
Bob
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Opinions Please - Royal Products Lathe Chuck Stops?
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When I want to machine multiple parts to a consistent length, I have a depth stop through the spindle.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/lathe-headstock-work-stop-g0602.32809/
Bob
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How often do you need more than 1 measurement? I made like Bob patterned off OX's but I only intended to use mine to grab really close to the edge of the part while keeping the part on axis. If you want the best of both worlds, I would be happy to modify my drawing(if required) for you to send to a laser shop to cut, then you only need to thread 3 holes and true up the screw heads.
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Plus...
Two of these Teco vise hold down kits
A Mitutoyo indicator to replace my China indicator
Finally a heat gun, I can't tell you how frequently I need one of these and curse having got rid of my old one.
Similarly I had one of these years ago and curse having got rid of it every other week.
Two of these Palmgren cast iron stands for use on my horizontal band saw, I'm tired of propping up the end of stock with a plastic tote and shims of whatever to get the right height.
And finally 6 of these for the stands. They come with the studs and nuts.
Two of these Teco vise hold down kits
A Mitutoyo indicator to replace my China indicator
Finally a heat gun, I can't tell you how frequently I need one of these and curse having got rid of my old one.
Similarly I had one of these years ago and curse having got rid of it every other week.
Two of these Palmgren cast iron stands for use on my horizontal band saw, I'm tired of propping up the end of stock with a plastic tote and shims of whatever to get the right height.
And finally 6 of these for the stands. They come with the studs and nuts.
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I've never seen the Palmgren cast iron stands. Great thing to have.
I made a support for mine with a modified keyboard bench and a lab jack stand.
I got tired of the scissor jack on the milk crate tumping over.
What is that red thing? (3rd from the bottom)
I made a support for mine with a modified keyboard bench and a lab jack stand.
I got tired of the scissor jack on the milk crate tumping over.
What is that red thing? (3rd from the bottom)
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Opinion on Royal Chuck lathe Stop.
Waste of shelf space (and money) As hobbyists, it is our bounden duty to make things we need. Our $$ are short, we don't give it to people who are in the business of taking it away.
If you need a chuck stop and don't want to take the time to make one, put a 1/4 inch HSS tool bit across between two of the chuck jaws and seat your project on it. BE SURE TO REMOVE THE TOOL BIT BEFORE STARTING THE LATHE. If the 1/4" is too small use a small parallel or a larger tool bit. Experiment!
Waste of shelf space (and money) As hobbyists, it is our bounden duty to make things we need. Our $$ are short, we don't give it to people who are in the business of taking it away.
If you need a chuck stop and don't want to take the time to make one, put a 1/4 inch HSS tool bit across between two of the chuck jaws and seat your project on it. BE SURE TO REMOVE THE TOOL BIT BEFORE STARTING THE LATHE. If the 1/4" is too small use a small parallel or a larger tool bit. Experiment!