Hello Guys
One aspect of using my 7 x 12 Mini Lathe that always gives me big problems is when it comes to parting off. I believe it is quite normal procedure on big boys lathes to have the parting tool mounted in its own holder at the far side of the bed ways - presumably to provide greater rigidity. Seems to me that its the lack of rigidity in mounting the parting off tool in the QCTP that may be contributing to my problems.
If the tool could be mounted directly onto the carriage this would surely improve the situation. If that is the case I would imagine one (or more) of our members may have already come up with a solution. If so I would very pleased to hear about it - and a photo or drawing of the modification would be very welcome.
JohnS
One aspect of using my 7 x 12 Mini Lathe that always gives me big problems is when it comes to parting off. I believe it is quite normal procedure on big boys lathes to have the parting tool mounted in its own holder at the far side of the bed ways - presumably to provide greater rigidity. Seems to me that its the lack of rigidity in mounting the parting off tool in the QCTP that may be contributing to my problems.
If the tool could be mounted directly onto the carriage this would surely improve the situation. If that is the case I would imagine one (or more) of our members may have already come up with a solution. If so I would very pleased to hear about it - and a photo or drawing of the modification would be very welcome.
JohnS