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  1. Jimbojones

    Rotary table indexer

    Was wondering how your project turned out. I have a controller from Sherline that runs a small table (4") but would like to build something with a larger motor for larger tables e.g. 6 or 8"
  2. Jimbojones

    Anyone interested in f-lock cut-off tool blades *only*?

    Got my hands on some 1-1/4x4" f-lock cut-off tool blades; I've just got the blades themselves and you'd need to buy carbide inserts to fit in to them and a holder (relevant to your toolpost) to hold it. Retails $25-30ea; looking for $15 ea or 3 for $40. To give you an idea of what the full...
  3. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    No worries, Don...this is NOT the Practical Machinist website where you get your @rse chewed for mentioning import equipment/tools ;) 1) The tang (tab) on the end of a Morse tape tool is used to help prevent it from spinning in it's holder and make it easier to eject 2) Let's say you have some...
  4. Jimbojones

    knurling....

    +1 on this tool; relatively inexpensive, doesn't apply single-sided pressure and you dont even need to be centered holder-to-work to use as it 'floats' Only downside is that the shank wasn't parallel but a quick touch on the mill resolved that.
  5. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    Back to Tang screw topic; measured a few MT3 pullbar arbors I have and most are 3/8-16 (or 10x1.5mm) and that also seems to be common for MT2...I do have one though that is M12x1.75. What size are people here encountering in case I grab extras...
  6. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    Not a fan of 1) single guide pin design 2) "cups" that you add for size changes. Full-on individual holders w/dual guides are more rigid and you can swap the pin for a tommy bar, if you want leverage
  7. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    manual holder turning = either starting the thread, backing the die off, etc... - I just thought of another use: cleaning up a thread in a confined space so not much force is required but there is no room to swing standard die holder handles...you don't need the shank to use the holders like...
  8. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    The straight shaft in that photo is meant to be held by a collet or drill chuck (stock photo). I would image that you'd need a tommy bar with the straight-shank version and simply replace the guide pin with a bar. The one I ordered is MT3 taper w/tang so that it can drop directly in to...
  9. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    These can come with 1/2" straight, MT2 or MT3 shank and there is a channel on both sides of the holder to allow it to float on the shank.. Note that this isn't the cheaper shallow version where the cup-only gets swapped . Plus the barrel is knurled in case you want to grip it manually. Usually...
  10. Jimbojones

    Morse Taper Arbors - Drawbar to Tang conversion

    I got a guy overseas whos say he can get them to me approx $8 shipping incl (assuming 10 or more); would be combo of MT2 and MT3; Better than the $15 I've seen on other guys Anyone got a cheaper source and/or interested in group buy...let me know. Got another guy that sent me a nice floating...
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