Travel indicator

[dgjessing]

No big deal, but I'm pretty pleased with this:

Especially for boring; figure out the maximum depth, zero the indicator with it pressed in a ways, and then repeat over & over again

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Nice idea. I like it better than my setup. I use an indicator behind the carriage but it means I'm forever putting it on and off.

 

[kuhncw]

Nice setup and the steel benchtop is handy for this sort of thing.

Below is a setup I like to use. The indicator is mounted on the tailstock ram. I can set zero using the tool post and then measure tailstock ram movement or I can set zero using the ram and measure carriage movement. Without the block shape tool post, some other stop would have to be used. I also use indicator mounts that mount on the lathe bed.

The drill chuck has to be removed sometimes when turning as it can get in the way.

Regards,

Chuck

 

[bucketboy]

No big deal, but I'm pretty pleased with this:

Especially for boring; figure out the maximum depth, zero the indicator with it pressed in a ways, and then repeat over & over again

Simple but effective

PM me your address and I'll post off two bolts that aren't rusty ;D

Bb

 

[dgjessing]

PM me your address and I'll post off two bolts that aren't rusty ;D

LOL

Yeah, those things have got to go :

 

[websterz]

So THAT'S what those holes in the compound are for! I had been wondering... ;D