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HANK METZ
11-06-2012, 8:01 PM
Some of you guys use a metalworking lathe or an adapted 3 or 4 jaw chuck, so this is aimed at those who are careful about the machined ways. Works with either threaded or bolt- ons.
This one supports a 3 and 4" model.
245029
Grooved to span the prism found on some lathes.
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- Beachside Hank
Improvise, adapt, overcome; the essence of true craftsmanship.
Jim Laumann
11-07-2012, 1:25 PM
Ok.....
I'll bite....what is the cradle for/do?
Jim
Jim Underwood
11-07-2012, 1:58 PM
Jim,
as Hank explained in his first line, it's to protect the machined ways on a metal lathe. Dinging them up with a chuck tends to affect accuracy.
HANK METZ
11-07-2012, 1:58 PM
It actually does two things: first it aligns the lathe chuck’s back end to mate with the spindle, either through bolts or spin on. Second, it protects the ways in case the worst thing happens- a dropped chuck.
- Beachside Hank
Improvise, adapt, overcome; the essence of true craftsmanship.
ray hampton
11-07-2012, 6:39 PM
Hank , many thanks for this idea, I use 2 chucks on my metal lathe a small 3 jaws and a 4 jaws and I use either the carriage or the tailstock while I unbolt the chucks or while I am bolting it to the plate, this wood support could save time
Jim Laumann
11-09-2012, 3:54 PM
Jim U.
Ahh - that explains it - I have no frame of reference as to metal lathe needs, etc.
Thanks
Jim
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