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whats the best way
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:50 pm
by Hobbyman2
Any one have a way to keep the main shaft on a mkv from turning in the lathe position ?
would like to lock it down while rotating it in different positions .
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:43 pm
by BuckeyeDennis
PTWFE has plans for a spindle-indexing apparatus. It’s based on a small faceplate mounted to the aux. spindle. You can find it at the link below by doing a page search for “indexing”.
https://www.shopsmith.com/academy/lathe ... /index.htm
The plans call for drilling a couple of mounting holes in your headstock housing. But on newer headstocks, I’m thinking that would be a fine use for the two holes where the plastic guard for the aux spindle and idler shaft mounts.
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:47 pm
by rpd
This way has the advantage of not being affected by play in the drive sleeve.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/gener ... t6075.html
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:33 pm
by Hobbyman2
Thanks for the info ! that takes me down a entirely different path then what I had in mind .
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:12 pm
by rpd
I don't know about other models/brands but the back plate on my SuperNova2 chuck has index holes.
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:32 am
by masonsailor2
Here is my version which has served well over the years.
Paul
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:59 am
by Hobbyman2
looks simple and effective .
Thanks
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:34 pm
by nuhobby
Presented for your consideration
http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... 916#p23916
Enjoy your project!
Chris
Re: whats the best way
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:04 pm
by Hobbyman2
Thats different
Thanks !