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17th September 2010, 03:06 PM #46
Stewart
If it's not too much trouble can we have pictures of the process? It would help the rest of us 960 owners
Rgds - Gavin
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21st September 2010, 10:01 PM #47SENIOR MEMBER
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HI ALL,
Yes, I will Post some Pictures on Completion. Unfortunately I didn't get much Shed Time in on the Weekend as We had Visitors. I have made a start though on making the new T-Nut. The QCTP came with both a T-Nut, Threaded Post and a Nut. I found that the T-Nut is not suitable, the Post could be a neater fit. As for the Nut, I am going to make a another Nut on a Lever like the existing Toolpost. Hopefully (fingers crossed) this Weekend will see the QCTP fitted.All The Best steran50 Stewart
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22nd September 2010, 02:02 PM #48Senior Member
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t-nut
Does your topslide have a t-slot? My al960 doesnt, just a M16x2 tapped hole (right through).
I will turn down a M16 bolt to 14mm at the shank (to suit the smaller axa). I will tighten the post onto a M16 grub screw below it.
Unfort. will not do it this weekend 'tho
I will also post pics
Russ
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22nd September 2010, 02:16 PM #49SENIOR MEMBER
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HI,
Yes,My AL-960b Compound Slide has a T-Slot as you can see in the Pictures. One Pic is of the slot the other Pic is of the T-Nut and Post removed.All The Best steran50 Stewart
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22nd September 2010, 02:23 PM #50Senior Member
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How extraordinary- I wonder why they are different?
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22nd September 2010, 02:29 PM #51Dave J Guest
That is the same setup as my Chinese lathe, the only difference is mine has a raised pad around 0.5mm where the tool post sits.
Dave
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22nd September 2010, 09:31 PM #52SENIOR MEMBER
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HI rfurzer,
How bizarre, I see by the Pictures that You posted on Page 3 of this thread that Your AL-960 doesn't have a T-Nut. I Bought My Al-960B this Year of Hare & Forbes in Melbourne. How Old is Your Al-960B ?, maybe the older Models were different ?.All The Best steran50 Stewart
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22nd September 2010, 10:00 PM #53
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23rd September 2010, 12:07 PM #54Senior Member
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t-nut
I bought mine from Melb in June 2010. Havent checked the date on the machine 'tho.
Steran50- do you have a T-nut on your Melb machine?
Russ
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23rd September 2010, 12:09 PM #55Senior Member
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sorry blonde monment
Of course you do!
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23rd September 2010, 02:06 PM #56Dave J Guest
LOL
Dave
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23rd September 2010, 05:32 PM #57GOLD MEMBER
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23rd September 2010, 10:40 PM #58Senior Member
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My DTM tool post arrived yesterday and I managed to find time to fit it to my Hercus 260 today.
You blokes were right on the money, the AXA is a perfect fit, thanks again for all your advice.
My machine had the four way turret which has a 1/2W mounting stud and the toolpost came with a T-Slot mount (which I couldn't use) with a 9/16UNF thread.
I bought a 2.5" 9/16UNF bolt ($4.75 for one bolt ) and machined off the head and about 3/4" off the length, reduced a 3/4" long section of the shaft to 1/2" then threaded it 1/2W.
I removed the original turret stud and the spring from the indexing pin so it wouldn't interfere with the new post. Mounted the new stud and screwed down the new toolpost, flash as a rat with a gold tooth.
Performed a ceremonial dumping of the shim collection into the bin then thought better of it and fished them out again, still need them for the Myford.
I am very happy with the quality of the tool post and the three holders I ordered, the locking action is silky smooth and the holders lock in as solid as a rock.
I plan to make up more tool holders myself and the delivery included a DTM catalogue which has given me plenty of ideas.
I can scan and post it if anyone would like a copy.
Cheers,
Greg.
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29th September 2010, 09:25 PM #59SENIOR MEMBER
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HI ALL,
The QCTP is on My Lathe, I still have a couple of fiddly bits to do - spot face the base of the t nut and sort out a Detent. I think it will perform OK, I have only had a little play so far - seems ok. I was a bit worried when I put the first Tool Holder on with a 16mm Tool - Gee am I going to get this Tool at centre height. I got Centre Height, with about 1mm clearance between the Tool Holders base and the Compound Slide. I will try and get the Photos Posted on the Weekend for You all.All The Best steran50 Stewart
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29th September 2010, 10:49 PM #60Senior Member
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The ultimate tool holder?
Freinds,
Check this out before it goes.
Ebay item no. 230484607675
Russell
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