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PJW:
I have to make some supports for an engine I am building, they need to be all the same length so I need a backstop for my lathe,
has anyone any ideas please,

Peter

awemawson:
A/ turn up some soft jaws with a step

Or

B/ expanding plug in outer (far from chuck) end of the spindle with a threaded rod screwed into it with a locking nut.

Bluechip:
Depends on the lathe spindle how you do it.

Some here:

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=18296

Dave

Stilldrillin:
Hi Peter.

I made a mini lathe stop. From the come in handy, box.......  http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,7643.msg83784.html#msg83784

David D

vtsteam:

--- Quote from: Stilldrillin on June 28, 2015, 06:01:50 AM ---Hi Peter.

I made a mini lathe stop. From the come in handy, box.......  http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,7643.msg83784.html#msg83784

David D

--- End quote ---

A great thread, David which will help me a lot in setting up my new lathe.  :clap: :beer:

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