MadModder
The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: mzt on September 20, 2012, 04:26:29 AM
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Sometimes ago I had recycled for RT use an adapter plate I had made (and never used) for my ER32 collet holder: Tuesday night,
I finally got around re-mounting it on the lathe for boring to a close fit with the small cyl. shown on top of it
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1238_zpsb9269ef5.jpg)
Which, is the same dia as the circular portion of the MT2 taper I had machined a few years ago
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1242_zps42b099fb.jpg)
Now, I can have the plate reasonably re-centered with the RT.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1244_zps655b2058.jpg)
And have the two of them aligned with the mill spindle by the ruler trick. (Gotta put a cross hole for a pin
into that pointed bit).
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1245_zps10793a2e.jpg)
That also works for centering the 3 & 4 jaws chucks, both sharing that same register bore
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1250_zpsd4303b9d.jpg)
Not that I’m making much use of that 4 parts 4 jaws chuck, anymore…
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1252_zpsc7aba7c6.jpg)
An empty Port wine box stores everything, when not in use.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/01_IMG_1255_zps0306e922.jpg)
I ever wondered what the slots and tapped holes on the bottom of the RT were made for, maybe fitting some key to have
it aligned with the mill table slots?
Might get around doing that in time, but I have different ideas for tonite.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/02_IMG_1280_zpse9ba411e.jpg)
..the brass pliers pointing to the only M4 grub screw I have in stock, gotta invest some money into resupplying them someday.
Made this on the mill, closely fitting to the slots.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/03_IMG_1277_zpsbcd16d79.jpg)
Transferring the second tapped hole position.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/03_IMG_1282_zps2861b0b3.jpg)
Job done
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/03_IMG_1288_zps33f103d5.jpg)
And the way it is supposed to be used, for quick, small, jobs where precision is not an issue.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee403/mzetati/_Tools/ROT_Table%20Accessories/04_IMG_1283_zps2a7785f0.jpg)
Marcello
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Better job than most people do Marcello, probably more accurate as well.
Bottom plate on mine screws off and used for taking up the vertical play.