"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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On Jan 8, 9:17 pm, "Bob La Londe" wrote:
I think I have most of
the mechanics of machining it figured out. I can do it on the RF-30
manually probably the fastest, and turn the register on the lathe. I'm
just
wondering about the base material to make it out of. I see myself
abusing
this tool post and just don't think aluminum is going to last worth a
darn.
Cast iron? Some alloy of tool steel? I think I'll hold off on any
exotics
like titanium until the Hurco mill is finished. LOL.

Look in the drop box. Stevenson put in a design for a tool post that
is good.

I would make one out of something like 4340.

Dan


Any ideas what file names to look for?

Just by searching for Steven's Tool Post I found this interesting page
documenting somebody making one from his plans:
http://www.rt66.com/~hypoxic/tool_post/toolpost.html


I already like this guy and I haven't even gotten tot eh meat of the page:
"By admitting to my errors, I hope other beginners will take heart, and
recognize their own mistakes for the education they represent."