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| AdeV:
Can you not rotate the QCTP so the cutter will reach the end? OK, the cutting angle won't be ideal, but it should still cut. OR... it's hard to tell from the photo, but is the QCTP mounted in the left-most T-slot of the cross-slide? Could it be mounted in the right-hand T-slot? |
| wongster:
--- Quote from: andyf on July 23, 2010, 12:32:26 PM ---Well, one of the advantages of turning between centres is that you can turn one end of he work, then reverse it and turn the other, and things will stay concentric. --- End quote --- Hi Andy, I was thinking of only turning down enough at the end of the shank to fit the ER16 collet. Maybe I'll swap out the QCTP to the sherline rocker toolpost which is smaller. Will give it a shot and report back. Thank you. Regards, Wong |
| wongster:
--- Quote from: AdeV on July 23, 2010, 12:59:13 PM ---Can you not rotate the QCTP so the cutter will reach the end? OK, the cutting angle won't be ideal, but it should still cut. OR... it's hard to tell from the photo, but is the QCTP mounted in the left-most T-slot of the cross-slide? Could it be mounted in the right-hand T-slot? --- End quote --- Hi Ade, The QCTP is mounted to the left most slot. I've tried the right slot. The body of the QCTP hit the body of the tailstock. Maybe I'll try extending the tool bit out a little. Hope it wouldn't flex too much. Thanks for your input. Regards, Wong |
| Bernd:
I'd take the quick change holder off and just use the tool strapped to the table with a couple of straps at the proper hight. If you need a picture of what I mean let me now and I'll set up my Sherline up lathe to show what I mean. Bernd |
| wongster:
Thanks Bernd. Would strapping down the tool hold it firm enough for cutting? A pic or 2 will be very much appreciated. Regards, Wong |
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