Indexing head for LMS lathe

[hard hat]

With all this talk of faceted pens, I want to put an indexing stop on my metal lathe so that I can use a grinder held in the tool holder using this
Rotary Tool Mount for Mini Lathe - LittleMachineShop.com

So my question is this: how or where do I put an indexing stop on it? Can the mounting plate for the three jaw chuck have holes drilled in it? Is that something a normal machine shop could do? If they do that, I can make the index stop that attaches to the bed.

 

[Brh]

Any machine shop should be able to machine an indexing plate and drill out your existing mount to accept it.
Here's a guy that made one from plywood: Indexing
I purchased the dremel holder from Kenbo Tools; mounts to standard tool holder; works great: products Page

 

[KBs Pensnmore]

With all this talk of faceted pens, I want to put an indexing stop on my metal lathe so that I can use a grinder held in the tool holder using this
Rotary Tool Mount for Mini Lathe - LittleMachineShop.com

So my question is this: how or where do I put an indexing stop on it? Can the mounting plate for the three jaw chuck have holes drilled in it? Is that something a normal machine shop could do? If they do that, I can make the index stop that attaches to the bed.

Hi hard hat, you should be able to make up a stop arrangement that utilizes the gear setup on the back of the lathe. Using a block and sliding pin arrangement, you would have virtually any amount that is required, just calculate it properly.:biggrin:
If unable to work one out, let me know and I will design and make one.
To drill holes in the mounting plate your lathe would probably have to be dismantled as the mounting plate and shaft are one unit, unless a spacer block was made.
Regards
Kryn