PM-1640TL and Skyhook?

[xyz]

I was planning to put a pipe through the chuck; then have a riser such that I can hook on to it. Sort of a large upside down question mark. I have seen others do something like that.

something like this:

Or this

But I don't have a bender, nor a torch, so it will have to be some complicated construction.

 

[xyz]

Mostly the tapped holes are about the center of the body of the chuck or a bit to there left to compensate for the back plate's weight, most of them are 1/2 -13, although my 10" Buck Chuck came tapped for 5/8 - 11.

Thanks.

 

[pineyfolks]

A section of barn door track attached to your ceiling running the length of your lathe might be another possible solution. I think it would easily handle the weight of your chuck plus help with loading awkward lengths of stock.

 

[pontiac428]

A section of barn door track attached to your ceiling running the length of your lathe might be another possible solution. I think it would easily handle the weight of your chuck plus help with loading awkward lengths of stock.

I like it. It should be named a Kevorkian Track, so when times get tough you can throw a couple loops of rope around the chuck, wrap the other end around your neck, and press the green button!

 

[pineyfolks]

I like it. It should be named a Kevorkian Track, so when times get tough you can throw a couple loops of rope around the chuck, wrap the other end around your neck, and press


Hopefully none of us get to that point no matter how tough it gets.

 

[xyz]

A section of barn door track attached to your ceiling running the length of your lathe might be another possible solution. I think it would easily handle the weight of your chuck plus help with loading awkward lengths of stock.

Thanks for the suggestion. I cannot attach anything to this house. Hence alternate solutions.

 

[erikmannie]

I have a SkyHook for my PM-1660TL. I need it for my 12” 4J!

The company in Idaho is *stellar* to deal with. Call in your order to make sure you get the right size (e.g. CXA) mount. VERY friendly people there.

The SkyHook is awesome!

 

[erikmannie]

I got the chuck attachment (I forgot the name).

The company has never had an issue with stress on the compound, and they have been in business for a very long time.

 

[jeremysf]

I’m starting out some super sweet chuck cradles and clamping down on a piece of round bar to use as a handle. I have a cart the same height as the ways, so it’s not too bad to lift it the 24” from cradle to cradle.

Once I get a little further along, I will probably invest in a machine mounted Skyhook.

 

[stupoty]

something like this:

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Or this

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But I don't have a bender, nor a torch, so it will have to be some complicated construction.

You could do that level of bending (i.e. not critical dimensions) with either cold bending in a bench vice or use a plumbing style propane torch to get the bend locations to red hot for a hot bend.

Stu