quick change tool post

[Stevohdee]

Hey PJ thanks for the links, my 3 jaw packed up a while back so opted for a self centering 4 jaw, glad I did because found myself doing square stuff a lot.



Yes, got into habit of leaving chuck handle in because lathe can't start with guard up... naughty!!

Thought you might be interested in my carriage lock design, when I first got the lathe thought the screws for the travelling steady were for locking carriage, soon learnt by the dents they put in the ways...der!





And here's a pic of my swarth guard made from the plastic bottom from a shopping bag.



After seeing your mod page worked out how to DRO my tailstock, sick of marking drills to get the depth, thanks, most helpful and your carriage stop looks great.

cheers