Spindle steady =self adjusting=

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Thought someone might like to see my latest jig. This has been in Shop Notes a few times and is pretty simple to make. I plan on a rollerblade wheel rest as well, but this one is self adjusting and uses the same bearings that the roller blade wheels use. The nice thig about this rest is that the head pivots to stay on the spindle while the vibrations allow the wedge to slip down and keep light preasure on the spindle. Once the wedge is all the way down you just need to re-adjust the base and reset the wedge to the top. All that is left is some light sanding and a coat of BLO. ;)

I have the plans in pdf format if anyone wants a copy, it was pretty simple to build really.

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I cannot find it on your website. I am not sure what the heading it is under but I checked around and could not find it.[:0]

Mike
 
Psst, James & Mike.. the link is right above you, just click on it and the pdf will open. From there I would save it on your computer and print a copy to work off of... [;)]

Oh, and thanks!
 
By the way.. I noticed looking at the photos that I had taken them before I added 2 counter sunk screws on the base. I glued the "L" base over night with gorilla glue and although the plan does not mention any mechanical fastners I figured that at least 1 screw on each side just in case was a good move. So you might want to plan for that when you build it.
 
Lee,
Do you have any new tools... just looked at you your yankeetoys... love all those great old tools.. every time I'm in a "antique" store (you can read that as junk store also) usually first thing I look for are the tools... don't usually buy them, but look and fondle them all.
 
I do, but they are getting phazed out. I have a 10" Craftsman Band saw and a 12" Craftsman drill press, those are the only tools newer than say 1960. The small drill press is used mostly for buffing, pen milling and drum sanders. The big Walker Turner is used for my drilling. The 10" band saw is soon to be replaced with a nice old 1940's Delta 10" I brought home. I am trying to sell my mountian bike and roof rack to buy an awesome 16" Walker Turner band saw on the original cast iron art deco stand. I need to free up $325 in "shop bucks" If I find a small bench press I "might buy it" but we shall see.

I am cheap when it comes to tools, but mostly in price. (Hey, I am a cheap yankee in a southerners body, what can I say??)

Most of this old "arn" is bought under $50 and after some love & care (well, paint too) they are in better shape and will last longer than anything bought new. Yes, you can get burnt and you need to know what you are buying will not end up costing more than a new, say Oneway lathe when done, but if you know what to look for and can spend a little time to clean up & repair them, you will have tools that were built to last. Take my lathe, it's at least 70 years old.. I dare say that many of the ones on the market now will not be in such good shape in 2077 [;)]
 
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