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  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to DavidR8's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    That looks exactly like the tailstock on my lathe. It is a dream to use. Mine has never loosened up or gone awry in any way. I'll have a...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    Yes, you have the problem exactly LEFT PIC Actually the (now scale) left or right gap allowance ~ 0.055" per side doesnt look too...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to jorogi's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    I was thinking your problem was the clamp racking (not maintaining parallelism to the ways). My thought was for the aluminum block to...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    @jorogi If I understand your question, you mean of a pad of aluminum between the existing clamp surface & underside of bed to improve...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to Susquatch's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    I have the exact same issue Peter. My solution was a nylok nut and a pair of shims I glued on to help center the block. They were...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to jorogi's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    Peter, Could you make a square (or rectangular) piece of aluminum, perhaps 3/16 or 1/4 inch thick, that is the length of the clamping...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Tailstock clamp with Like Like.
    Pretty sure I mentioned my PITA tailtock clamp before & obviosuly STILL not motivated enough to make a new one. The day is drawing...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to jorogi's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    Yup basically. I have a Dewalt impact, the square drive has a spring loaded pin to retain my socket. The sockets have one hole that can...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to Elektrishun's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    Looks like it. The claim in the ad seems to suggest the O-ring and groove combination "ensures stability" and "prevents the socket from...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    You are saying the lateral hole is to drive a pin through to release a stuck socket & the O-ring is just a fancy cover for the hole(s)...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to Elektrishun's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    In the image the O-ring looks like it is rolled up and then back down into the groove once the drill is aligned.
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to jorogi's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    The hole is so you can push the pin in the drive in so you can get the socket off. I always make sure the hole does not align with the...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to Elektrishun's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    "Why does it have a groove for an O-ring?" Not sure if I am answering your question - but if you look at the second image titled "Heavy...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to PeterT's post in the thread Socket adapter question with Like Like.
    Dumb question. I have to go small to big like 1/4 to 3/8. Not big torque exceeding the 1/4, just based on my existing tools. Amazon...
  • BaronJ
    BaronJ reacted to DPittman's post in the thread Picked up an old chain saw today with Like Like.
    I have an old JD saw that had a similar look to that one and mine was made by Remington.
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