Spring Tool Holder

[chuckorlando]

Great vid and tool. Seems pretty logical after the scribe explanation. And being able to plunge that handle, man thats slick

 

[kevin]

I enjoy watching the Oxtoolco videos - it's like being able to look over the shoulder of a talented machinist. He's a talented guy who's willing to share what he knows for free - hard to argue with that. About the spring tool holder: This was new and intersting to me (a newbie, remember). After watching the video, I did a bit of web searching to see if I could find more information, but came up blank. Does anyone know if these have another/different name?

 

[MikeWi]

After watching the video, I did a bit of web searching to see if I could find more information, but came up blank.

search on "spring type" or "goose neck" tool holders.

Here's an example that's not from another forum.
http://books.google.com/books?id=Tx...v=onepage&q="spring type" tool holder&f=false

 

[xalky]

That particular video wasn't too long winded. I actually stuck around long enough to learn why the spring tool post works. I'm more of a Kieth Fenner fan, He generally gets right to the heart of the matter. )

 

[GK1918]

Has anyone used the spring tool holders for parting tools? Is it worth tracking one down?

I dont know about parting, but they cant be beat for threading....

 

[kevin]

Mike - thanks for the link and the tip; searched for "spring tool" and found this, with some nice pictures:

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-history/more-spring-tools-208588/

search on "spring type" or "goose neck" tool holders.

Here's an example that's not from another forum.
http://books.google.com/books?id=Tx...v=onepage&q="spring type" tool holder&f=false

 

[RWL]

Has anyone used the spring tool holders for parting tools? Is it worth tracking one down?

In my opinion, no. I like the rigid aloris-type tool post holders better for parting. I'd have to hunt to find my spring cutoff tool, but I'd be interested in selling it since I like my quick change one better.

 

[f350ca]

Haven't built one yet, but apparently they work well in a shaper. Mat try it one the next time I cut dovetails.

Greg

 

[Bill Gruby]

This one is specifically for threading. I am going to modify it to use in my quick change.

"Billy G"

 

[darkzero]

Thanks for posting. Never knew about these.