QCTP Handle

I agree with Phil here, no it does not. The only issue I had was the position of one dovetail facing the tailstock. The QCTP would run out of room to be totally effective. As Will said, it can be there, but it's not something I would do.

"Billy G"
 
Bill Gruby said:
Why??????? Reread your post Andre. If the Dovetail not being used was facing away from the operator the one being used would be on the right side away from the chuck. That holder only needs to be turned 90 degrees clockwise to be in the position. The one not being used should be on the left side toward the chuck, not facing away With all that said, the real issue is the Handle, very nice job.

"Billy G"
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Yes, that's what I meant. Just didn't say it clearly, sorry.
 
This is how I have my QCTP positioned. And in the pic, I’m showing you how I align it. I use a piece of wood with the ends cut parallel to square up the QCTP. It’s fast and better than my eye ball. I do this because my parting blade holder is at a fixed position/angle. So, now when I part stuff off it’s square/flat…Good Luck, Dave.

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Chips & Thread,

Cool idea! Any other material or tool that could be used to square up a QCTP?

Thanks!

Gary
 
I just run mine into the chuck......not spinning of course. Between the jaws there is ample room. Be aware though, that just because the post is square with the world, the tool may not be. For critical work, indicate the tool itself.
 
I have had my toolpost turned that way when machining large diameters. Using a boring bar on the od to reach around a part. Hope that makes sense.
 
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