Thread: Knurled Screws for Graduated Dials

Here are some photos of a micrometer stop I machined up using a Starrett Micrometer head purchased from the USA on E Bay.
A very handy addition to the Hercus 260 lathe.
I use it a lot.
regards
Bruce

Nice one Bruce.I hadn't seen that cross slide stop before.Simple solution and looks like it mounts to existing holes as well.
Do you find you use the micrometer function much for the saddle stop or is it just used as a simple stop?

Originally Posted by Big Shed

I never use the graduated steps either, I use the 2 axis DRO and the separate DRO on the tailstock quill.

And because I have allowed technology to leave me behind I rely on the graduated dial on my saddle stop frequently.

I don't use my vertical milling attacment as frequently as does Bruce, but with the attachment attached the only means of accurate positioning is, for me, the mic stop because the compound slide is absent.

BT

Originally Posted by Abratool

Here are some photos of a micrometer stop I machined up using a Starrett Micrometer head purchased from the USA on E Bay.
A very handy addition to the Hercus 260 lathe.
I use it a lot.
regards
Bruce

The usual Abratool workmanship.

I notice the absence of drive dogs fitted to the beige No.O spindle nose Bruce. I know you know what you are doing but when I bought my mill it was obvious that the previous owner didn't. It would have taken me a good couple of hours to remove the arbor. I had to make a puller up to pull from the front while giving it a hiding from the rear. Now days I can remove my Morse arbors with a firm tap or two with an aluminium drift. Overtightening drawbars is like overtightening chucks. Not a great practice and one that can result in tears.

Those batteries got enough charge in them for a few indexer photos?

BT

Originally Posted by localele

Nice one Bruce.I hadn't seen that cross slide stop before.Simple solution and looks like it mounts to existing holes as well.
Do you find you use the micrometer function much for the saddle stop or is it just used as a simple stop?

Micheal
I mainly use the Micrometer stop for Milling with the Hercus Vertical Milling Slide.
Bob has mentioned that without the micometer it is very hard to adjust the saddle accurately.
I also have a standard Hercus Saddle Stop & use it most of the time for turning operations, particularly when using a boring bar. Its very handy to know when approaching the bottom of a blind hole when boring.
Hope all is well in your part of the world, up north.
You should receive the 4MT headstock chuck stop I mailed you, in the next day or so.
My chuck stops are nearing completion. I have made one for the 4" chuck & another design using the 3C collet set up for the larger 6" chuck.
They should make life simpler.
regards
Bruce

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

The usual Abratool workmanship.

I notice the absence of drive dogs fitted to the beige No.O spindle nose Bruce. I know you know what you are doing but when I bought my mill it was obvious that the previous owner didn't. It would have taken me a good couple of hours to remove the arbor. I had to make a puller up to pull from the front while giving it a hiding from the rear. Now days I can remove my Morse arbors with a firm tap or two with an aluminium drift. Overtightening drawbars is like overtightening chucks. Not a great practice and one that can result in tears.

Those batteries got enough charge in them for a few indexer photos?

BT

Bob
The Mill came to me in the used condition without the drive dogs.
Its probably a strange thing, but its something I have lived with & not noticed.
I agree with you the drive dogs would be an advantage, I do not know why they were ever removed. I will get to it & make a couple.
The End Mill Head is set up at the moment, so when it comes off, that will be the next job on the"Beige" mill. Its hard to get trousers to match the colour
My Horizontal Mill Arbor 3MT is in very good condition. It grips well. I only nip up the draw bar & do not overtighten., its a good point you have mentioned.
A lot of these mills were in schools & colleges, with "not so careful operators"
Another job I am considering on this mill is to scrape the longitudinal slide, when I get the bigger surface plate, to use, as a reference. I dont think it will be too big of a job.
regards
Bruce

Originally Posted by Abratool

Bob
The Mill came to me in the used condition without the drive dogs.
Its probably a strange thing, but its something I have lived with & not noticed.
I agree with you the drive dogs would be an advantage, I do not know why they were ever removed. I will get to it & make a couple.
The End Mill Head is set up at the moment, so when it comes off, that will be the next job on the"Beige" mill. Its hard to get trousers to match the colour
My Horizontal Mill Arbor 3MT is in very good condition. It grips well. I only nip up the draw bar & do not overtighten., its a good point you have mentioned.
A lot of these mills were in schools & colleges, with "not so careful operators"
Another job I am considering on this mill is to scrape the longitudinal slide, when I get the bigger surface plate, to use, as a reference. I dont think it will be too big of a job.
regards
Bruce

If you are encountering difficulty obtaining beige slacks why not start looking for a nice beige jump suit. More practical than overalls and you could leave them on while you went to the shop because of their smart look.
Bsmarta..eT

Bob
Thanks for the pictures of the jump suit. There is nothing to get caught in a machine.
It once again gave me a laugh.
I got my wife to have a look at the pictures, & her comment was "Good Grief, where does Bob get those picture from? "
I have no further comment, just dumbstruck I think even my beige mill would get a shock !
Been making the "Chuck Stops" for the past hour or so, they are progressing well, photos will follow.
regards
Bruce

Just opened my little care package and all looks great thanks Bruce.I suppose I will get on and finish it now.
Bullion transfer is complete .They are very friendly operators in the Cayman Islands.I suppose that is why you bank there.

Originally Posted by localele

Just opened my little care package and all looks great thanks Bruce.I suppose I will get on and finish it now.
Bullion transfer is complete .They are very friendly operators in the Cayman Islands.I suppose that is why you bank there.

Micheal
Correct, I only wish I had have discovered the Caymans 50 yrs ago.
It would have helped a lot over the years
I have been working on the Chuck stops again today.
These jobs seem to take forever, but it keeps me out of trouble.
I can see the Chuck Stops will offer a lot of advantages, when setting up "Those odd jobs" which continue to occur.
regards
Bruce

Originally Posted by Abratool

I can see the Chuck Stops will offer a lot of advantages, when setting up "Those odd jobs" which continue to occur.

If they only gave us easy jobs we'd lose interest pretty quick Bruce.

Returning briefly to the original thread topic , Bruce made me a couple of his knurled screws for my 260 and they are great. It's good there are people like Bruce in the world, because if it was left to me, jobs like these would stay on the "To Do" list forever.
Chris

Hey Bruce ,

How about some photos of the back stops. I promise I'll keep my mouth shut about the beige slacks.

BT