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PeterE's version of a Saddle Stop

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PeterE:
One thing that is very useful on a lathe is a saddle stop, many has told me and finally I got around to do one.  :beer:

Having studied several versions, more or less complicated, the following became my version.


Fig 1: I guess you can see the resemblance with f ex Gadetbuilders version which I thought was compact and useful.


Fig 2: The stop bar is the same size as my Dial Gauge when extreme care is necessary.


Fig 3: This is how it looks off the lathe, I hope you can see the parts, if not ...


Fig 4: ... here they are.

The main block has a milled recess for the clamping dog which also serves to guide the dog properly. The dog itself has a small heel to make sideways or bending forces less prominent on the main thumbscrew (the large one).

The stop bar is 8mm dia and is locked by a small cross-bar with a recess to fit the stop bar, if you understand how I mean.

All parts are either mild steel or brass.

A small but useful project I think.

BR

/Peter

dickda1:
Very nice.  Can't think of a more useful shop made lathe accessory.
Dick

DaveH:
Nicely done
 :beer:
DaveH

Chazz:
Awesome!  :thumbup:  Got an extra?  :clap:

Cheers
Chazz

Brass_Machine:
Nice job on that  :thumbup: :thumbup:

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