This is for forum member Tekno_Cowboy, but it might be useful for anyone with the 8x lathe. The problem is that sometimes the holders will not go low enough in the AXA tool post, so cutting a little bit of the holder is all that is needed to get clearance.
Here is what I mean:
I actually had to work hard on this one. The main adjusting bolt was seized in position!. I tried first with my new-to-me Heinrich vise, now modified with the PA (pumping action - thanks to Barry for another great buy!), but it would not budge:
I actually had to use a propane torch to get the screw free!:
I had no diagrams nor notes on how I cut them before, but for some reason (luck?) I had "some" pictures of when I did it last time. As luck would have it, one of the photos (second one above) was of the side view, so I printed a hard copy. Here you can see Travis' AXA holder in th left, and one of my own BXA holders in the right:
My taking some measurements I discovered that the hard copy was almost exactly a 2:1 of the actual holder!. By using a good ruler I was able to get the dimensions I needed for the mill:
I also got the thick squared bushings that Barry recommended, and like he said, they do a MUCH better job of clamping down stuff:
Now, before I get to cut metal - a question. How do you guys align the vise to the table? I use a machinist 90deg square, and align the edge of the vise to the edge of the table - is there a better way?:
OK, more tool porn! - I finally got the quick handle for my Kurt vise - man what a difference!
OK, finally(!), we are cutting Travis' holder. It took like 5-10x more time to set up than to cut it - just 3 pases and it was done:
Then a quick job on the vise with a sharp file, and it was done:
Leaves tomorrow with the Trigon holder/inserts 😉
Edit: Opps, forgot to add the pics of the modified tool as well (being 5/8" is too tall for the 1/2" holder). This cutter is great and tough, but does not leave a "pretty" finish:
Will
Here is what I mean:
I actually had to work hard on this one. The main adjusting bolt was seized in position!. I tried first with my new-to-me Heinrich vise, now modified with the PA (pumping action - thanks to Barry for another great buy!), but it would not budge:
I actually had to use a propane torch to get the screw free!:
I had no diagrams nor notes on how I cut them before, but for some reason (luck?) I had "some" pictures of when I did it last time. As luck would have it, one of the photos (second one above) was of the side view, so I printed a hard copy. Here you can see Travis' AXA holder in th left, and one of my own BXA holders in the right:
My taking some measurements I discovered that the hard copy was almost exactly a 2:1 of the actual holder!. By using a good ruler I was able to get the dimensions I needed for the mill:
I also got the thick squared bushings that Barry recommended, and like he said, they do a MUCH better job of clamping down stuff:
Now, before I get to cut metal - a question. How do you guys align the vise to the table? I use a machinist 90deg square, and align the edge of the vise to the edge of the table - is there a better way?:
OK, more tool porn! - I finally got the quick handle for my Kurt vise - man what a difference!
OK, finally(!), we are cutting Travis' holder. It took like 5-10x more time to set up than to cut it - just 3 pases and it was done:
Then a quick job on the vise with a sharp file, and it was done:
Leaves tomorrow with the Trigon holder/inserts 😉
Edit: Opps, forgot to add the pics of the modified tool as well (being 5/8" is too tall for the 1/2" holder). This cutter is great and tough, but does not leave a "pretty" finish:
Will
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