Chuck
Here as promised are a few pics of a carriage stop I made for one of my lathes.
Its Aluminum the size is 1 inch x .500 x 2.400 long ( 12.7mm x 25.4mm x 61mm)
I measured the indicator plunger tang then I drilled it dead to size. I did the same to the spigot of the adjustable carriage stop. ( I ran a reamer through it too because I wanted the correct size of both the spigots if you don’t have a reamer get as close as you can if anything go a little under as you can ream out with emery cloth )
I then marked out my tightening screw holes perpendicular to the spigot holes and drilled accordingly, then counter bored so the screw would be flush with the surface. ( I forget the screw size.) Then with an Exactor saw sliced down both of the sides to give it relief. The saw sizes are .0085 or .21mm thick, the thin saw has 32TPI and the other about 40TPI both make a nice clean cut. This size saw I find work the best as when you tighten the screw it really clamps down hard on the spigot.
Allen head screws work best because I feel they give a better grip, plus counter sinking the holes give a all round better fit and look.
Hope this helps. Anthony.
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