Simple indexing/detent for mini-lathes

[SignalFailure]

I came up with this design for a simple indexer which other mini-lathe users might find useful...

http://miniature-engines.weebly.com/indexer.html

 

[Andrewinpopayan]

I like the idea, it's solid, basic and foolproof. I have another tweak to add, if I may.
Two of these detent-ers could be made, one would be fixed on the "nearside" and the other on the "farside",. Arrange it so that the "nearside"and "farside" detents are 1/2 tooth out and this would double the dividing range.

 

[steamer]

my version....very similar
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u27/mcandrew1894/CopyofP1010195.jpg
engaged.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u27/mcandrew1894/CopyofP1010194-1.jpg
Disengaged

It also can be zero'd

Dave