| Mert’s Toolholder |
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| And it all started with this |
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| My friend Mert makes
these neat little toolposts for small lathes. It's a very simple
design, easy to make and easy to replicate. Mert gave me the
toolholder and I made a post from a scrap piece of aluminum.
The bolts were scavenged from the original toolpost on the lathe.
The first step is to machine the post to fit both the toolholder
and the lathe compound. |
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| Add a recess to the
bottom of the post, this will ensure that it sits square on
the compound base. |
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| Now it will sit straight. |
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| Here's the finished
post and toolholder. |
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| Here it is test-fitted
on the lathe. |
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| I powder coated the
holder. |
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| And here it is, finished
and making chips. The toolpost can easily be positioned wherever
you want it and helps to reduce chatter. They're easy to make
and if you'd like one to look as a template to make others the
give Mert a shout, he'll be happy to make you one. |
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