Re: Emco-Lux adjustable tool post/adjustable lantern post
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Thanks for sharing your experience, Pat! Just wondering now about the rocker for the lantern tool post - would a half moon wedge do perhaps? These can be found in various sizes.
? Van: [email protected] <[email protected]> namens pat goodyear <pgoodyear@...> Verzonden: zondag, november 10, 2024 8:23 PM Aan: Charles Daldry <horologer1@...>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Onderwerp: Re: [Unimat] Emco-Lux adjustable tool post/adjustable lantern post ? We had an SL1000 at work in the I&C shop for making bushings etc.? ?It had the standard tool holder, as well as two Lantern type tool posts, one plane jane and one rocker.? ?I have used both and prefer the rocker.? ?So when I got my first SL-DB I couldn't find a lantern type tool post so I made one using a 3/4 inch bolt for the body, it worked sort of, kind of a little rough.? ?I have since found one on ebay but not a rocker.? ?I also have unimat block tool holders in 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8" the latter two I had made on the Bridgeport at work out of 1" bar stock.? ?The machinists milled the slot, I drilled and tapped as needed.? I also purchased off of ebay a quick change tool post, made by the guy in Fresno.? ? We had a rather extensive machine shop that we were allowed to use if we had time.? ?I learned a lot of techniques by watching machinists and apprentices.?
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Pat
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