Mini Lathe addition, attention Steve Hel

LAST EDITED ON Feb-10-04 AT 07:16 PM (CDT)
 
Steve had asked me to post shots of these and I thought rather then send them only to him some of you may like to see them as well.

The first 2 shots are on the "mic" stop I made. You can see that is really in't a true micrometer stop, but when I do stop settings I use jo-blocks. This could however have graduations added and with the 1/4-20 screw you would have .05" per turn. The second shot just shows it against the carriage. The third shot is the carriage lock. It uses the same "blank" as the stop and its bolted to the carriage, you'll need to drill and tap here. The best way to get it located correctly is to lock it onto the way, then use it as a drill guide. After you've tapped the hole, lock it again and tighten the bolt. You want to make sure your not lifing or skewing the carriage here, or you'll go crazy trying to figure out why everything is different when you lock it down.

What is this for again? I must have missed something......like fourth grade....LOL

LAST EDITED ON Feb-10-04 AT 08:42 PM (CDT)
 
The "Micrometer Stop" is a fairly common engine lathe accessory that lets you turn up to the stop and then the feed kicks out (clutched). I think with these Mini Lathes, that's not likely to be the result. The idea is that you can turn a diameter down and the stop puts a shoulder in a consistent location. A travel indicator will do the same thing, but not as goof-proof.

The third picture, the "Carriage Lock", is so you can face a large diameter and not have the carriage creep (probably away from the part as you approach center, due to reduced surface speed and resultant increased tool pressure). If you are looking for the wheels on the carriage, or a Clydesdale to hook it to, none of the above will do you any good, Scott. Thanks, Randy Ryan! Steve