Metal lathe and point work.

[jokers_wild96]

Im looking at getting a metal lathe for cue making. Already have a mid size but I want a big metal lathe. The only thing I cant figure out at the moment is indexing the head stock to cut points. For those that have a metal lathe how do you do it. Or did you make a modification to the lathe to do it.

 

[CroweCues]

You have to look at manual indexes that mount to the beds, that's one way. Or make something that will let you index off the headstock

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[Mcues]

Im looking at getting a metal lathe for cue making. Already have a mid size but I want a big metal lathe. The only thing I cant figure out at the moment is indexing the head stock to cut points. For those that have a metal lathe how do you do it. Or did you make a modification to the lathe to do it.

You can index the edge on the back plate of the chuck and add a centering pin to hold in place.

Mario

 

[ideologist]

They sell indexing plates for lathes, or buy a CNC to write a point-cutting program

 

[HQueen]

When I used to do points on the lathe I used a 5C collet indexing fixture.

 

[Kim Bye]

Im looking at getting a metal lathe for cue making. Already have a mid size but I want a big metal lathe. The only thing I cant figure out at the moment is indexing the head stock to cut points. For those that have a metal lathe how do you do it. Or did you make a modification to the lathe to do it.

I don`t cut points on my lathe, but I guess the easiest way would have to have your faceplate drilled with as many holes/degrees of angle you need and make some sort of pin indexer you attach to your lathe?

 

[selkov]

I removed the backing plate on my chuck and had another shop dril 1/4x1/4 holes along the outside of the plate [where you place your hand to slow it down] Then an strong 90 degree bracket bolted the machine and a 3/8 screw cut to fit the holes.