Thread: Simple, Adjustable, Stable Toolpost

well done ... im using this design and it works very well and its great to build something and learn at the same time
how did you cut the peice away from the clamp bolt i cheated and left it all there.............. i used a cap screw but when the cut was made it sprung and i had to drill out the clearance a bit more
what did you use for the plate inside the topslide slot

Hello tanii51
Thank you for the compliment. Now to your queries.

I did all the cutting with a hacksaw. I marked the cut lines on masking tape. Being careful.

I allowed bigger clearances than specified for both the height adjustment and the pinch bolt. Up 1/32".

The plate that sits on the top slide against which the height adjustment screw bears, was made from 3mm plate. This was the thickness to allow me to get a tool tip under centre. I cut a square of plate 65mm dimension and bored 1/2" hole in the middle. This is the size of the main bolt. I mounted the square onto 1/2" headless bolt and tightly nutted both sides. I spun this in the 4 jaw and brought a 2mm wide tool in along the bed. I held the bolt with a live centre.

Obviously, I haven't restored the lathe. It is a good old thing that is quite accurate. This tool post makes in look like a rat with a gold tooth, now.

Regards

Frank