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24th March 2019, 12:20 AM #1Most Valued Member
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Toolheight control - no shims and no QCTP
Saw these snazzy little toolposts on the Taig Microlathe website right at the top of the page.
Am making some.
I think its a great idea - no shims and no QCTP but lotsa control of tool height. Great exercise for a novice miller like me.
I've only ever seen this idea used on rear parting tools on the lathes bigger than 3" centre height. Never seen it on the front toolposts before.
Along the way I realised that toolholders and even 4 way toolposts can also become holders/clamps for small workpieces if you haven't got around to making a fingerplate yet. See attached photo.
....... and the other good idea on the Micro Lathe sites is the easy to make knurling tool .... Bottom of this page
Bill
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