Paul in OKC
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Well, I have gotten some time and am hopeing to have an indexer that will work on the Jet mini lathe ready for trial soon. I'll try to take a pic before I send it to the 'guinee pig' person.![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Originally posted by Fred in NC
<br />Paul, if you use a faceplate to make the indexing wheel, you will not be able to use a chuck or any other accessory that screws on the spindle !!!! "
This is true, but not all of us have chucks, so this is where I am starting. A plate to fit behind a chuck can be done. I assume that you would just tighten the chuck against the plate.
"Also, a drill is not the only tool that I would want to use with an indexing setup. Routing horizontal lines with a Dremel is another reason for the indexer."
Again, this is just the starting point. I have on paper a holder with a 'lead screw' and/or just a slide to move a cutter horizontally. Just haven't had time to work on all of it at once! Thanks for the input.
Originally posted by penworks
<br />I put my name on that list years ago,
when he was just starting to think about it. []
Originally posted by penworks
<br />I wasn't whinning, just stating the facts []
But if it comes to that...well I can whine with the best. []
After all, I have a vise & a press to show for it []
Originally posted by penhead
<br />OK, well if it comes to that and that works then break out the glasses and I will join you...Reisling or Bordeaux..?? [][
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Originally posted by penworks
<br />I wasn't whinning, just stating the facts []
But if it comes to that...well I can whine with the best. []
After all, I have a vise & a press to show for it []
Does that mean I need to raise my prices[Originally posted by tipusnr
<br />Hopefully, Mr. Bealle will be at the woodturners meeting in two weeks. I'll try to ask him if his indexer is commercially available. Still I'd pay attention to Paul's project as JR's stuff won't be cheap!
Originally posted by Paul in OKC
<br />Does that mean I need to raise my prices[Originally posted by tipusnr
<br />Hopefully, Mr. Bealle will be at the woodturners meeting in two weeks. I'll try to ask him if his indexer is commercially available. Still I'd pay attention to Paul's project as JR's stuff won't be cheap!][
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Originally posted by penhead
<br />Looking great Paul...feeling anticipation setting in...and in my very humble nontoolmaking opinion, the Dremel is a much better idea since I have about a million attachments for it...also, just a thought, but my Dremel also has a flex extension with it..possible to mount the flex and keep the tool itself completely out of the way..??
Originally posted by DCBluesman
<br />How many positions are you using for the indexer, Paul? This setup looks good.
I have been trying to figure out if the spiral thing can be done on the lathe as an add on with the indexer, or will have to be a separate thing.Originally posted by driften
<br />Cool! Next you will have to add the sprial attachment []
I look forward to seeing the finished product. I think this index setup would be a great thing to have.