Dave

Actually a proper machinist ( That is one who makes his living by that
trade ) fixed it. First he showed me that by repositioning the tightening
nut the tightening handle does not touch the rest. Then with a vise he
squeezed the holder a little so now it tightens nicely without a hammer.

Cheers
Keith
Newfoundland

Thanks for the sound advice. I,ve been years using a hammer.

"Dave in Fairfax" wrote in message
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Keith Young wrote:
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Actually it needs a tap with a hammer to do the trick, which
really peeves off an associate of mine. He suggested cutting the tool
rest
holder with a hack saw to allieviate some of the holders strength, to
allow
it to collaspse easier on the tool holders shaft. Shims wrapped around
the
holders shaft don't do much either.
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STOP IT! You're perpetuating a stereotype. %-) Figure out what is
causing the problem, really, and fix that.

Dave in Fairfax
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