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| Meldonmech:
Hi Phil, That is a cool time saving tip, I have to make two new keys for large and small 4 jaws chucks. Thanks David |
| modeng200023:
That is brilliant, so simple that even I could do it! :clap: |
| philf:
Hi all, I only posted the link to the video - it wasn't (unfortunately) my idea to use the two keys. (The guy who posted the video on YouTube is David Lemereis.) It really simplifies and speeds up the task. I'd already made a dial gauge holder prior to this which is very handy to have when setting the topslide to a taper. I made sure it was dead on centre height by machining the hole to clamp the gauge in-situ in the toolholder which is now permanently locked so I can't adjust the height. For setting the 4-jaw the height isn't anywhere near as critical. I've made new keys for all my 3 & 4 jaw chucks as the originals all seem to be too bulky and heavy or I've bought a chuck without a key - where do they all go? (Probably to the same place as lots of sets of outside jaws!) Cheers. Phil. |
| Chuck in E. TN:
Phil, I have a question on the indicator holder. Would it be feasable to place the clamping screw inboard of the indicator, so the indicator doesn't come as close to the chuck jaws? Chuck |
| philf:
--- Quote from: Chuck in E. TN on March 27, 2013, 10:17:09 AM ---Phil, I have a question on the indicator holder. Would it be feasable to place the clamping screw inboard of the indicator, so the indicator doesn't come as close to the chuck jaws? Chuck --- End quote --- Hi Chuck, A good idea - it should be fine. To make the job even easier for me I have a digital gauge which can be zeroed anywhere - If only it had a 'Divide byTwo' button! Phil. |
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