Now where did I put that dang 1/2" wrench? This is a very simple fix and in my opinion, worthwhile... https://youtu.be/nl-BGw9ru-Y
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Now where did I put that dang 1/2" wrench? This is a very simple fix and in my opinion, worthwhile... https://youtu.be/nl-BGw9ru-Y
Now screw a handle onto that modified nut and you won't have to hunt for a wrench. That's what I did on my lathe.
Not a bad idea on the carriage lock, it doesn't take much torque although the wrench may be in the way.
THAT'S CHEATING! You can't do that! It's not traditional! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by winkys workshop
So I need to add a couple or four or five more items to my to-do list...
Bill
Make the handle short. As you say, little torque is needed. If the end of the handle is threaded, the handle can replace the set screw.Quote:
Originally Posted by winkys workshop
I have NEVER been traditional!!! HaQuote:
Originally Posted by WmRMeyers
I have a diminutive Logan with Bed Turret (still inbound), this would be an excellent mod. There are 7 to 9 bolt heads to manipulate in set-ups, some require a few adjustments, before completion.
It's a worthy time, step and labor saver.
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I Still remember doing that on a 3/4 midget race car and have seen it used on other cars
Good idea. Thanks
If you have an Atlas lathe and a 3D printer, this little carriage lock wrench works surprisingly well, and stays out of the way. 'Been using it on my 10" Atlas for a while now and it works well for me:
https://www.printables.com/model/358...age-lock-lever
3D printers are amazing!
believe I bought one in steel for mine. Where were you when I needed you?!? :)
I shoulda thought of that! But I didn't. Nicely done!
Bill
Thanks Bill!
Winky, I have followed you @ the *University of Tube* I have ~NEVER~ thought of you as Traditional.Quote:
Originally Posted by winkys workshop
If I did not KNOW better, I would think that you created "Outside the BOX thinking"
philip, from the Great Pacific NorthWET, Oregon Division, USA
Thanks, its an effort I make. Before I retired I worked for a printing company. My job was to target problem areas on the presses and make improvements via training, better maintenance or by changing a machine design. 90% of the time the problem was related to a bad design that required a lot of maintenance. Anyway, when looking for a solution I refused to look at other machines or to contact the machine manufacturer. Here's the problem this creates. It stops creativity, as soon as you see the ready made improved design it most often hinders your own thought process. When I finished my design idea, then I looked at options used on other machines or provided by the OEM. Over 50% of the time my idea was cheaper and more effective. Of course sometimes ready made fixes were good... and sometimes affordable but most often not.Quote:
Originally Posted by philippacificnw
Not to change the subject Winky but do you have plans for your B&S car for sale?
I have some old plans I'll post a link to. That are hard to read but usable. I also have some of of it drawn in CAD, I might make them available for a small fee if they turn out well. Lots of work making the drawings but they will me cheap. Maybe $10 bucks.