After @thestelster posted about his grinder accessory, in thread 'Clarkson Mk2 Tool and Cutter Grinder' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/clarkson-mk2-tool-and-cutter-grinder.8833/post-127031
I got to thinking about my own nameless gizmo acquired with a bunch of other tools on Kijiji.
It has Indexer features complete with pin stops and a fine tune, a variable DC motorized belt drive, a manual crank handle on bearings, a large mounting plate, a center system with a V-Block on guide rails, and what I think is an air-bearing with an air hose quick connector - although it is a far cry from frictionless no matter how much air pressure I feed it.
It was custom made by its previous owner for some unknown purpose. The previous owner passed away and that's how I came to have it. He was a very highly regarded machinist who was even machinist of the year for Ontario. I feel honoured to have some of his tools.
A bunch of the tools and fixtures he made are easily identified. But I am not sure what this one is. Anybody?
![20231002_193029.jpg 20231002_193029.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46476-0f10f7c19591027ec9e56b83d7bbfc97.jpg?hash=QJPTBl8cjt)
![20231002_192852.jpg 20231002_192852.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46477-e8f29738313ee32e2b9c7f26d523337e.jpg?hash=sW7Su4R-OO)
![20231002_192716.jpg 20231002_192716.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46478-a5ed888152255069f4b0442c3083ece6.jpg?hash=Pw0BIXRU5h)
![20231002_192456.jpg 20231002_192456.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46479-8073097f2d28e0ad4ae5b99493216315.jpg?hash=qF8KxauCZc)
I got to thinking about my own nameless gizmo acquired with a bunch of other tools on Kijiji.
It has Indexer features complete with pin stops and a fine tune, a variable DC motorized belt drive, a manual crank handle on bearings, a large mounting plate, a center system with a V-Block on guide rails, and what I think is an air-bearing with an air hose quick connector - although it is a far cry from frictionless no matter how much air pressure I feed it.
It was custom made by its previous owner for some unknown purpose. The previous owner passed away and that's how I came to have it. He was a very highly regarded machinist who was even machinist of the year for Ontario. I feel honoured to have some of his tools.
A bunch of the tools and fixtures he made are easily identified. But I am not sure what this one is. Anybody?
![20231002_193029.jpg 20231002_193029.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46476-0f10f7c19591027ec9e56b83d7bbfc97.jpg?hash=QJPTBl8cjt)
![20231002_192852.jpg 20231002_192852.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46477-e8f29738313ee32e2b9c7f26d523337e.jpg?hash=sW7Su4R-OO)
![20231002_192716.jpg 20231002_192716.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46478-a5ed888152255069f4b0442c3083ece6.jpg?hash=Pw0BIXRU5h)
![20231002_192456.jpg 20231002_192456.jpg](https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/data/attachments/46/46479-8073097f2d28e0ad4ae5b99493216315.jpg?hash=qF8KxauCZc)