Not Another A Lathe Stop

[petertha]

Wait, this is different Because you should make TWO identical ones!

I've had some recent turning jobs where I've had to machine back & forth between 2 specific lateral positions, an internal grooved section within a bore. This speeds up moving the carriage to a dial position & gets backlash out of the equation. I thought it would be nice to utilize a quick release clamp to get them in & out of position, no reaching for hex keys to loosen & tighten cap screws. The handles are sprung so you just pull up a bit & rotate to some other convenient détente position so its out of the way.

Hopefully the pics are self explanatory, otherwise just ask.

[DIYer]

Thanks petertha! We've added your Quick Release Lathe Stop to our Lathe Accessories category,
as well as to your builder page: petertha's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Quick Release Lathe Stop by petertha

tags: lathe, stop

[jmanatee]

Wait, this is different Because you should make TWO identical ones!

I've had some recent turning jobs where I've had to machine back & forth between 2 specific lateral positions, an internal grooved section within a bore. This speeds up moving the carriage to a dial position & gets backlash out of the equation. I thought it would be nice to utilize a quick release clamp to get them in & out of position, no reaching for hex keys to loosen & tighten cap screws. The handles are sprung so you just pull up a bit & rotate to some other convenient détente position so its out of the way.

Hopefully the pics are self explanatory, otherwise just ask.

Where did you get or what are they called the sprung handles?

[mklotz]

Where did you get or what are they called the sprung handles?

Adjustable handles...

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Ha...&node=16412451

I've heard them called "repositionable" as well.

[petertha]

Exactly as Marv said. They come in different handle lengths, female thread or stud, metal handle vs. plastic... etc. They are really nice for clamping & then getting the handle out of the way with the spring detent. I've also noticed some good looking candidates on Ebay/AliExpress which are metric but at lower cost. Havent tried them myself but considering upgrading the ones on my lathe/mill where appropriate.

[Toolmaker51]

I removed my previous thanks, added when this was new; so I could re-thank!

I liked it then, and still do. There are several versions of carriage stops; hardware used here and doubled-up factor make an unbeatable package.
Hard to imagine what a great bench lathe would be, if amendments offered at HMT.net were incorporated.

[petertha]

Thanks for the nice compliments. Nothing special but they are functional & get a lot of use.