Just joined this group and thought I would introduce myself. Some of you are probably already familiar with me. For those that don't know me, I got involved in...
Just joined this group and thought I would introduce myself. Some of you are probably already familiar with me. For those that don't know me, I got involved in...
Hi Tim! good to have you aboard! I'm another user of your QCTP, I picked one up at last year's cabin fever, I had the harbor frieght "quickish" change, but...
... From: "Pete Pappas" <turbo2pete@...> ... Folks, I'm curious about the appeal of QCTPs for little lathes. I was brought up with an American-pattern...
David, I'm not sure what you're referring to by "boat" toolpost... do you mean the typical lantern toolpost found on larger lathes? ...with the single lock...
... From: "Pete" <turbo2pete@...> Thanks Pete. ... Yes I do. As you say, ... Trick is not to change the tool bits: buy more toolposts instead. Then it's ...
Well,,, from my standpoint, once I get a tool height set and cutting well, I don't want to mess with it. I'm a lucky one, an older machinist gave me a KDK for...
Pete wrote.........But, the 7x lathes come with the clunky four-sided tool holder which needs shimming for every toolbit, loosening and tightening of FOUR...
Have a look at the following. Not connected with them, just a well satisfied customer. <www.eccentricengineering.com.au> Clive G. Tasmania Send instant...
I've setup that way too, but I still found myself undoing bits because I needed one facing uhh.... counterclockwise to the block. .. at this point, I still...
I learned on the rocker style, but after using the QCTP for a great number of years it is my preference. It is very convenient when doing multiple operations...
... From: "Jerry S." <jslaugh@...> ... Sorry to go about this, but I haven't yet spotted how - on a small lathe - that is any different from clamping a...
David, The real advantage of the QC post is see when you have a CNC machine. I swap between tools, 2 or 3 seconds. Tell the computer I changed tools, it knows...
David 1/2d wrote.........I'm not knocking QCTPs in any way, but I still haven't discovered the elusive special thing about them that justifies the cost,...
... From: "Arnie Minear" <aminear@...> ... That's making sense now Arnie! As a sweeping generalisation, traditional manual turning sizes the work by ...
Isn't that what you are doing in manual turning? Think about it. Frank. ... From: mlathemods@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mlathemods@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of...
... From: "Frank Hasieber" <fhasieber@...> ... I've thought, and actually, no I'm not, Frank. - When I use the saddle rack to advance a tool I don't...
I made my own out of CRS - plenty rigid and cost me $35 in materials of which I have about 60% left (bought 1' lengths) and the dovetail cutter (in good...
... From: "Kevin Jones" <krjone01@...> ... Well I've not used one, and I'm actually hoping to be told that it doesn't. Although my kids use Boxfords, my...
... From: "Aaron Pasteris" <aarons_groups@...> ... I would not give up my QCTP - much faster and easier than shims. Useful to know. ... Metal shimstock...
Sorry, I accidentally undid a Delete before Sending, so this message looks as though it came from Aaron. It was from me. Correct version below. David 1/2d ......
I have used the plastic shim packs extensively for other jobs and they are relatively cheap. I would think they would compress or cold flow under heavy cutting...
... they are relatively cheap. I would think they would compress or cold flow under heavy cutting and therefore useless as tool shims I like the idea that...
... From: "Aaron Pasteris" <aarons_groups@...> ... Context is small lathes, and clearly one fills most of the gap with metal, using the shim(s) only...
Hello All This question is directed at Richard Hagenbuch. I have been looking at the gear box you built in the files. How hard was it to build? I have an idea...
Building the QCGB was quite easy. You may have to or want to use different gear arrangements for your application. The ones I used are made for the 7x lathes....
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