would like input on new tool post

Gunrunner you need to order a set of these for the Z axis hand crank. Bill did you just spit coffee on your monitor? :rofl:

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Ah! I now understand your question, Caster! That is not correct, unless I were to try a rear mounted tool post. The handle will be on the tailstock side of the work, not the headstock. I don't have a follow rest for my lathe either, so there won't be any conflicts there either.
Good question though. I will post a pic or two when I finally get it mounted, maybe a short video if I can figure out how to do that... you know, old dog, new trick.

Bob
 
Hey! what is this old dog thing, I thought it was Ol Cat.

Caster
 
We had a surprise this morning, not looking like I will get anything done on the tool post this weekend.
However, our third grand daughter made her debut to the world. The surprise part is that our daughter-in-law was only just into her 32nd week.
We're pretty elated at the moment!
 
Hi Bob
Congratulations on your new granddaughter.
I was wondering, if instead of a lever used to hold the tool holder in place, could a bolt be mounted on the tailstock side of the device, and threaded to push horizontally against the tool holder, locking it in place? May want a small piece of brass on the end of this bolt, so as not to gouge into the tool holder.
I was interested in looking at a commercial qctp, but your idea got me thinking about making one. Thanks for the inspiration.
NodakGary
 
Gary, thanks for the kind words; especially about the new family addition.
The weather here has truly been awful, and sleet and snow predicted tonite after raining all day. I can't wait for spring!
You have a viable solution to the clamping issue, and it may come to that if my current design doesn't work as anticipated.
I really think the lever will work ok for me, just can't seem to get the opportunity to get out there to resume my efforts on it.
 
Back again,
I had a brain-phart today and measured from the base of cutter on the 4 sided tool post to the center of the spindle. Mine measured .500 inches. I went to a local shop (we call it the "Nut and Bolt shop") that happens to have bins of different cutters and bought 3 of the 1/2" square cutters. Sure enough, when I mounted one of them in the tool post the center of the cutter is exactly on center of the spindle. Eureka!! No need for shims for my cutters nor an expensive QCTP. Something to look at. Gee, it is fun being an old tight-wad. Lol
NodakGary
 
NodakGary said:
Back again,
I had a brain-phart today and measured from the base of cutter on the 4 sided tool post to the center of the spindle. Mine measured .500 inches. I went to a local shop (we call it the "Nut and Bolt shop") that happens to have bins of different cutters and bought 3 of the 1/2" square cutters. Sure enough, when I mounted one of them in the tool post the center of the cutter is exactly on center of the spindle. Eureka!! No need for shims for my cutters nor an expensive QCTP. Something to look at. Gee, it is fun being an old tight-wad. Lol
NodakGary
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I too like to make things from old parts and pieces, guess that comes from living 30+ miles from the nearest hardware store and machine shop. You've done a great job on this project.
Jim
 
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