Method for indexing the chuck on a full size lathe

[cuemaker03]

That looks very good. The way I did it when I was using my lathe for making pointed forearms and deco rings was to bolt a plate below my rear chuck. When I needed indexing I would clamp a indexer onto the table and lock it's nose in the rear chuck. This is one of the benefits of using full size equipment. You can make other needed items besides just cues.

Dick

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[cuemaker03]

Obviously you want to be careful to not power the spindle when it's locked down, but for those of us without alot of big stationary tools, this helps make the ones we have multi-purpose.
The outer row of 144 holes are spaced 2 1/2 degrees apart, the middle row of 120 holes are 3 degrees apart and the inner row of 90 holes are 4 degrees apart.
Also, to be clear, this particular indexing plate is mounted on my 6" 3-jaw. If you look closely you can still see all the degree numbers too. That was a bonus!

Who made the part to slip the indexer into the holes?

 

[Jr's Farm]

Who made the part to slip the indexer into the holes?

The round bar with the pin came with the indexer. The way I have it mounted on my taper bar setup, I made. I wanted something a little more robust than their magnetic base.

Frank

 

[William]

I haven't done it this way in years so I just through it together for this picture. It does show the basic layout.

Dick

Thanks Dick.

 

[JerseyBill]

Pictures

Does anyone know how long these pictures will stay on here?
I'd like to copy them to my computer. Is there a trick to it or can't it be done?
thanks,
JerseyBill

 

[GBCues]

Does anyone know how long these pictures will stay on here?
I'd like to copy them to my computer. Is there a trick to it or can't it be done?
thanks,
JerseyBill

Bill,

Right click on the picture. Then click on "Save Picture As" and specify where on you computer you want to save it.

Ta Dah!

Gary