This project started because I wanted to make some dividing plates for the headstock indexing attachment . The ideal arrangement for this would be some sort of toolpost drill. I had read a number of...
Multifix Toolpost
I made this to allow me to machine small complex parts, like the hollow gear cover shown, for my model Myford ML7 lathe. The mill mounts on the Super7 lathe toolpost, with power supplied from a Minicraft transformer. The large knob gives fine control over 3/4" of vertical movement.
When working on the lathe, one quickly learns that mounting the various cutting tools can be time consuming. A quick change tool post (QCTP) expedites the process tremendously, however, it is then...
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Parat Quick-set Toolpost
After a recent acquisition of a flexible shaft small grinder head, decided to make it available for the lathe toolpost. Found some thick-walled Al tube and b...
In this episode I make a toolpost grinder attachment for the Holzmann 400 lathe. However it's no walk in the park as I discovered: I have a lack knowledge ab...
A quick-change toolpost for the 7x10 Minilathe
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The ball turning toolpost. There is only one critical measurement , the cutting tool bit height.
#toolpost #homemadelathe #diylatheMaking A Powerful Tool Post For Homemade Lathe | Homemade Tool Post I knew How much time of my patience to make this tool p...
The prodcution of a batch of toolholders that fit the Cowells quick-change toolpost are described below. They were made as a batch of seven to since the initial machining steps were carried out at...
After reducing the height of the top slide by 6 mm there was more height available at the top of the slide. This permitted the tool post to be redesigned a little. The new toolpost was machined out...
