Indexing Dividing Head, 6 inch, 3 Jaw Chuck, $425, Calgary, AB

[jorogi]

I think the objects in question were a pair of Starrett 271 v-blocks with the alignment rod. It doesn't belong with the head. I don't think you'll miss them although they do come in handy every now and then.

Starrett 271 Precision V-Blocks - Higher Precision

271A STARRETT 271 Precision V-Block: 1-1/4"

www.higherprecision.com

I think you nailed it, I just hadn't seen them on a rod before.

 

[eotrfish]

Found these in my toolbox

 

[jorogi]

Yup that's them. The guy I bought the head from sent a pic but had no idea. The first pic he had them on thier side so I didn’t see the V grooves. Sorry there's no prize other than this, "atta boy".

 

[CWret]

demoed a fixture plate that he used to turn his rotary table into a much bigger one.

(demonstrated it at the Ontario meetup). Yes - a fixture plate works great to make a 8” RT perform as if it was a much larger RT. But they are 2 pieces and are easy to manage (weight). I think a fixture plate for a RT is an awesome accessory (cheap, light weight, and easy).

Really, couldn't you turn it to size on your RT on the mill ?

I guess i cheated. I cut it using the plasma cutter. I thought 14” was about the right size but 13.5” was the largest I could cut out of the 5/8” scrap plate that I had.


I could have used the RT and mill to give it a nice smooth edge, but I like the plasma cut marks.

 

[Susquatch]

Yes - a fixture plate works great to make a 8” RT perform as if it was a much larger RT. But they are 2 pieces and are easy to manage (weight). I think a fixture plate for a RT is an awesome accessory (cheap, light weight, and easy).

This is DEFINITELY on my project list! I love it! Just need to find the steel plate.

No plasma cutter......

Only OA or the mill itself.....