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Extra quick change tool holders for my A2Z QCTP
swhite:
I bought my first machine last year, I enjoy building stuff, I just made a base plate to go onto my 70+ year old craftsman lathe, I can remove my compound put that plate on and then I can attach the ball turning tool I am making, it should be nice and solid with plenty of clearance. There is no end to the things you can make with a lathe and a mill..
Steve
wongster:
Only last year and you're building things! I bought my lathe and mill last year but have been buying things... Tools, upgrades, accessories...
Wong
swhite:
I have made a lot of the tools I use, I have learned a bunch of things on this site and the Taig Owners Club, there are truly some amazing creations being built with small mills and lathes, you should look at Deans site, he shows you how to make some tooling and all kinds of cool things, he is on this site too.
Taig Shop Projects:
http://www.deansphotographica.com/machining/projects/projects.html
Steve
danlb:
--- Quote from: wongster on June 27, 2010, 05:14:33 AM ---Thanks Steve. These are my measurements using the caliper:
Height: 5.22mm
Width of dovetail: 26.64mm
The slot: 21.06mm
What size dovetail cutter would you recommend? I've a 60 degree 1" wide. Seem a little big for this I think.
Regards,
Wong
--- Quote from: swhite on June 27, 2010, 12:14:17 AM ---Hi Wong,
I used a 60 degree dove tail, the slot is 21mm wide, 4.84mm deep and the dove tail is 25.65mm from edge to edge when it is cut into the aluminum. I hope this helps you.
Steve
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The best way to match the dovetails is to use the 'rod' method. You set a pair of rods in the dovetail grooves of the part you are duplicating and measure the distance between them. The diameter of the rod does not matter as long it hits both surfaces of the dovetail.
This works for both inside and outside dovetails.
Measuring the tripod quick change adapter so I could duplicate it.
The binocular adapter in aluminum.
And, of course, you can make your own holders. These are various sizes. Some became indexible tool holders, some for cut-off tools, some for boring bars. It started as one long 6061 bar. I ran a single dovetail down the length, then cut with the bandsaw.
swhite:
Hi Danlb,
I don't want to sound dumb but how does the rod method work? I guess I am at a loss how you get the full width of the dove tail with a rod.
Thanks,
Steve
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