Tool Rest tightening
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Me Again I have a really old Record lathe. I can never get the tool rest to tighten properly. 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. Does anybody know a supplier for a new tool rest holder for the Record lathe.Or any Workable suggestions. Keith Newfoundland |
"Keith Young" wrote in message ... Hi Me Again I have a really old Record lathe. I can never get the tool rest to tighten properly. 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. Does anybody know a supplier for a new tool rest holder for the Record lathe.Or any Workable suggestions. Kerf cast iron? Not a good idea at all. Too brittle. Now, knurling the steel shaft of the rest might provide a bit of grip if undersized, or filing a small notch at the end of the screw that holds the post. But don't modify cast iron. |
Keith Young wrote:
snip 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. snip STOP IT! You're perpetuating a stereotype. %-) Figure out what is causing the problem, really, and fix that. Dave in Fairfax -- reply-to doesn't work use: daveldr at att dot net American Association of Woodturners http://www.woodturner.org Capital Area Woodturners http://www.capwoodturners.org/ PATINA http://www.patinatools.com |
Not being mechanically inclined I will be off to a machine shop soon.
Keith "Dave in Fairfax" wrote in message ... Keith Young wrote: snip 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. snip STOP IT! You're perpetuating a stereotype. %-) Figure out what is causing the problem, really, and fix that. Dave in Fairfax -- reply-to doesn't work use: daveldr at att dot net American Association of Woodturners http://www.woodturner.org Capital Area Woodturners http://www.capwoodturners.org/ PATINA http://www.patinatools.com |
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 05:40:29 -0230, "Keith Young"
wrote: Hi Me Again I have a really old Record lathe. I can never get the tool rest to tighten properly. 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. Does anybody know a supplier for a new tool rest holder for the Record lathe.Or any Workable suggestions. There is an adjustment bolt on the bottom of the banjo on my midi lathe that can be tightened or loosened to adjust the amount of pressure you need to use on the handle. Of course, sometimes I get a little lazy if it gets vibrated out of adjustment, so I've got an 18" (give or take) piece of glavanized electrical tubing left over from another project that I slip over the handle and use as a cheater bar untill I finish what I'm working on. It works great, and is a whole lot easier on the tool than hitting it with a hammer. Same logic applies for just about any bolt, IMO- a lot of guys at work like to hammer on the machines, and then wonder why they break. Smooth, steady pressure with a lever keeps your amount of force controlled, and doesn't ding up your tools. |
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 ... Keith Young wrote: snip 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. snip STOP IT! You're perpetuating a stereotype. %-) Figure out what is causing the problem, really, and fix that. Dave in Fairfax -- reply-to doesn't work use: daveldr at att dot net American Association of Woodturners http://www.woodturner.org Capital Area Woodturners http://www.capwoodturners.org/ PATINA http://www.patinatools.com |
Keith Young wrote:
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 Glad to hear it. I've used a hammer for years as well, but I prefer not to tighten with it. %-) Should be starting to warm up and get real pretty up your way. Nice place, good seafood. Dave in Fairfax -- reply-to doesn't work use: daveldr at att dot net American Association of Woodturners http://www.woodturner.org Capital Area Woodturners http://www.capwoodturners.org/ PATINA http://www.patinatools.com |
Shows you that a hammer is useful to solve all sorts of little problems.
Also try a nylon washer under the tightening handle will allow it to snug up tighter with less friction. Edward |
Yup
Typical June for this part of the world. Seafood! Well if you can afford it!. We went out on our wedding anniversity and bought chinese food. The chicken in the SOO GUY was paper thin and we informed them that we feed our dog better food than that. Take Care Keith And thanks for the inspiration to find out what was really wrong with the tool rest.Sometimes we get stuck in a rut and need good advice. "Dave in Fairfax" wrote in message ... Keith Young wrote: 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 Glad to hear it. I've used a hammer for years as well, but I prefer not to tighten with it. %-) Should be starting to warm up and get real pretty up your way. Nice place, good seafood. Dave in Fairfax -- reply-to doesn't work use: daveldr at att dot net American Association of Woodturners http://www.woodturner.org Capital Area Woodturners http://www.capwoodturners.org/ PATINA http://www.patinatools.com |
Thanks really good idea
Keith Newfoundland "Jo-Anne & Edward Tabachek" wrote in message ... Shows you that a hammer is useful to solve all sorts of little problems. Also try a nylon washer under the tightening handle will allow it to snug up tighter with less friction. Edward |
Thanks!
Never thought of the Pipe idea. Good suggestion. Keith Newfoundland "Prometheus" wrote in message ... On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 05:40:29 -0230, "Keith Young" wrote: Hi Me Again I have a really old Record lathe. I can never get the tool rest to tighten properly. 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. Does anybody know a supplier for a new tool rest holder for the Record lathe.Or any Workable suggestions. There is an adjustment bolt on the bottom of the banjo on my midi lathe that can be tightened or loosened to adjust the amount of pressure you need to use on the handle. Of course, sometimes I get a little lazy if it gets vibrated out of adjustment, so I've got an 18" (give or take) piece of glavanized electrical tubing left over from another project that I slip over the handle and use as a cheater bar untill I finish what I'm working on. It works great, and is a whole lot easier on the tool than hitting it with a hammer. Same logic applies for just about any bolt, IMO- a lot of guys at work like to hammer on the machines, and then wonder why they break. Smooth, steady pressure with a lever keeps your amount of force controlled, and doesn't ding up your tools. |
As as far as the weather goes, thats something we really don,t care about.
The sun doesn,t shine in my shed. Thank God! Keith Newfoundland "Keith Young" wrote in message ... Yup Typical June for this part of the world. Seafood! Well if you can afford it!. We went out on our wedding anniversity and bought chinese food. The chicken in the SOO GUY was paper thin and we informed them that we feed our dog better food than that. Take Care Keith And thanks for the inspiration to find out what was really wrong with the tool rest.Sometimes we get stuck in a rut and need good advice. "Dave in Fairfax" wrote in message ... Keith Young wrote: 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 Glad to hear it. I've used a hammer for years as well, but I prefer not to tighten with it. %-) Should be starting to warm up and get real pretty up your way. Nice place, good seafood. Dave in Fairfax -- reply-to doesn't work use: daveldr at att dot net American Association of Woodturners http://www.woodturner.org Capital Area Woodturners http://www.capwoodturners.org/ PATINA http://www.patinatools.com |
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