| Gallery, Projects and General > Gallery |
| A useful 3D print |
| << < (3/6) > >> |
| awemawson:
I must admit that despite having the Edge tool on a rack by the lathe I still tend to use the 'trapped six inch ruler' method, then maybe a tweak after a test cut. The ruler method works on the actual contact point of the tool, whereas the Edge tool rests on the top, so if there is a chip breaker groove for instance, or the tool has negative rake it's not strictly measuring the correct place. |
| Joules:
Good point on insert tools. However if you're a mere mortal like me using HSS and key steel on an off day :doh: This setup works fine, you could always add an extra line to the vial for your insert tools :med: |
| awemawson:
I don't think adding a line to the vial will be viable as the variety of inserts is huge :scratch: Both the level method and the ruler method get you into the ball park and I suspect are equally valid, then a bit of a tweak on a test cut is the last word. |
| Joules:
Link to my STL and CAD files for anyone interested in printing one, or many to suite your inserts :lol: https://grabcad.com/library/3d-printed-lathe-tool-height-setting-gauge-1 |
| mattinker:
What I really like about this is you obviously had a nice time making it and sharing it! Regards, Matthew |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Next page |
| Previous page |