Solid Tool Post Mount

[MSD0]

Use a clamp type knurler. Much better and easier than a 'bumper'.

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RobRenz' video -=- LINK-=-

Need to think about doing this on mine. Since I need to redo the T-Nuts, maybe do up (4) pcs to hold down the block.
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Thanks for the link. I finally figured out how to set tool offsets in my DRO (SINO) and have been numbering all my tool holders. Repeatability has been good so far and it really speeds up jobs that require multiple tools.

 

[jbolt]

I use the mitee bite clamps on mine. They work great for fine tuning. My CXA has a hole in the bottom for a dowel pin which I also use.

 

[MSD0]

I use the mitee bite clamps on mine. They work great for fine tuning. My CXA has a hole in the bottom for a dowel pin which I also use.

Good to hear. I wanted something that was adjustable and also removable in case I needed to rotate the tool post.

 

[davidpbest]

Use a clamp type knurler. Much better and easier than a 'bumper'.

- EDIT -
RobRenz' video -=- LINK-=-

Need to think about doing this on mine. Since I need to redo the T-Nuts, maybe do up (4) pcs to hold down the block.
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You'll partially defeat the purpose of improving rigidity if you use t-nuts. I tried that approach first, and measurements were not gratifying. Here is what I ended up doing:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/albums/72157684102384825

 

[ddickey]

I use the mitee bite clamps on mine. They work great for fine tuning. My CXA has a hole in the bottom for a dowel pin which I also use.

One or two dowel pins?

 

[wrmiller]

My 1340GT is the first lathe I have owned that I don't feel the need for a solid tool post. But then I don't push my machines like some folks do. And I use a clamp-type knurler.

That and I'm always using the compound so removing it would be really silly in my case.

 

[jbolt]

One or two dowel pins?

Mine only has one dowel pin.

 

[jbolt]

My 1340GT is the first lathe I have owned that I don't feel the need for a solid tool post. But then I don't push my machines like some folks do. And I use a clamp-type knurler.

That and I'm always using the compound so removing it would be really silly in my case.

I agree it's not for everyone but it does make a difference. I recently put my compound back on to do some short tapers. Out of laziness I left it on and began working on some shafts. The difference in rigidity was so apparent I stopped and put the solid riser back on. I think of it as another arrow in the quiver. Not much different than swapping out a chuck.

 

[wrmiller]

The design of your compound differs slightly from that on mine, but I don't know if that actually makes a difference.

It could also be that I'm not working on shafts.

 

[MSD0]

My 1340GT is the first lathe I have owned that I don't feel the need for a solid tool post. But then I don't push my machines like some folks do. And I use a clamp-type knurler.

That and I'm always using the compound so removing it would be really silly in my case.

Will definitely check out the clamp style knurler. For comparison, here’s the original compound on the 1127.