Thread: Al-280p Mill Drill Lathe Combined - Drawbar question

Originally Posted by Chela

Dave j,

That's the logical thing to do however if i do that then the toolpost will be too low ie it can't reach the centre of whatever I want to turn.

I'm looking for how i can make a set up that raises the toolpost so the cutting tool can reach the centre of the job.

Chela

Sorry but I am only guessing what you need without any pictures or dimensions.

If you have to raise it up, buy some flat bar the right thickness (or machine it to size), to go between the tool post and the compound. To keep it in place and stop it turning, counter sink some socket head bolts through the flat bar into the tool post T nut.

Dave

Originally Posted by Dave J

If your lathe has a T slot just machine the block down to suit.
This thread might help you out, start at post #162

Which thread would that be Dave? No link posted

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

Which thread would that be Dave? No link posted

I fixed it up, this is the link
CandlePowerForums

Dave

Thanks Dave, looks like you have to register before you can see it though

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

Thanks Dave, looks like you have to register before you can see it though

Hi DJ,
They just had a site upgrade so I would say they have changed it as you could see pictures before without registering.
I could copy and post the pictures here for you and the other members if you want me to? I don't think they would mind as long as it is said where they come from.

Dave