Question about A2Z Quick Change Tool Post…

[david pierce]

Tom,
Did you file in your T-Nuts yet?
david

[tmac1956]

@david pierce wrote:

Tom,
Did you file in your T-Nuts yet?
david

David:

I haven’t ordered them yet. It’s just mental inertia I suppose. I’ve been looking at this as it might be easier than filling the T-Nut. My thinking is to just replace the bolt that came with the tool post with this Levin part. I might have to find a bushing to fill in the space inside of the tool post though. What do you think?

http://www.watchtoolsonline.com/T-Bolt-Washer-Knob-2-3-8-7727.htm

Thanks!
tmac

[tmac1956]

David:

Here’s an update on my A2Z Quick Change Tool Post. I ordered the Levin threaded shaft with T-bolt that I mentioned in the earlier post. This acutally worked and should allow me to use the tool post until I get a mill drill and can do a proper job by making my own. The piece was a few dollars higher than the package of T-bolts but I didn’t have to modify it. The only potential problem that I see is that the bolt is significantly smaller in inside diameter of the bolt bushing that comes with the tool rest, so I’ll need to tighten it down good to keep it from slopping around under stress. (Of course, right now I’m just turning brass, so…)

Here are few shots to further describe it:

As usual, thanks for your help and great recommendations. After I get my tables built, the I’ll start saving my pennies for the HF Mill Drill.

Thanks!!!
tmac

[david pierce]

Tom,
Check with some industrial supply houses such as ENCO or MSC for small (3/16) square tool bits. You will have to learn to grind them in with a 6″ or larger bench grinder but you will find that with a little practice you will be able to do a good job.
david

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