Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
Am I wrong in saying the larger closed item is a steady rest while the open one is a follower rest. The follower rest moves in combination with and stays close to the cutting tool as it moves along
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c.plucker Plucker
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Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
Ok RobertI dont pay to much attention to model numberGP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
GP, No, I was agreeing with you. Go back and read the part numbers. The OP showed the later ¡°B¡± version in his first photograph and the earlier or original version second. The later version has a
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Robert Downs
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Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
Unit A you flip the top back, it will not change the top setting GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
I agree. Besides being probably a little stiffer, the ¡°B¡± version does not require disturbing your top jaw setting in order to remove or install the part that is being supported. Robert Downs
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Robert Downs
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Re: Craftsman Commercial Morse Taper Spindle Finish
Not the sacrificial shaft either.?Need to get rid of the boogers before doing anything besides grinding.?A very small diameter change has a very large impact on gage line with any self holding taper
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Craftsman Commercial Morse Taper Spindle Finish
Ken?This compound that was mentioned is used for laping engine valves i have some out on the shop it has 2 diverant grits in the can. The idea is not good the compound will not remove big nicks. I
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Craftsman Commercial Morse Taper Spindle Finish
I didn't say anything about "cover" compound. Only Clover as a brand name of lapping compound, available in many flavors.?Sorry!Dave? Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Craftsman Commercial Morse Taper Spindle Finish
Dave M said: Following with a finish reamer or a sacrificial 3MT shaft with Cover compound would then help. Ken H said" "curious what you mean when you refer to "Cover compound" "my dad had something
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Ken H
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Little blast from the past
This is from maybe 1976, I'm older now with less hair. Won't fit an Atlas though! Dave
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Carriage Stop and Indicator
Bill, I think I might of had a problem with TouchDRO but Yuri jumped right in and solved the problem. Their forum also is very helpful. Of course I am always here or email rhulslander gmail I bought
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Ralph Hulslander
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Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
The steady rest in the first Pic. is much better when you remove the work piece. I personally prefer the one in the first pic. it has a closed support GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Carriage Stop and Indicator
JodyYes a indicator in the front of the carriage is not good if a hot chip hits the lens of the indicator it will burn it, the lenses are plastic GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Morse Taper Spindle Finish (Another idea)
I agree with Jon sandpaper on a shaft or M3 taper will follow the path of least resistance? GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Morse Taper Spindle Finish (Another idea)
The taper can be reamed to clean but remember to support the end sticking out...If you indicate the reamer and it runs out you know the taper does too..
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seb fontana <speedoo51@...>
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Re: Carriage Stop and Indicator
GP,Let me know, did a little looking this morning too.Found a 36" for around $77.00 shipped.?I'd be using this if I could read it somewhere besides at work!Thanks,?Dave? Sent from my T-Mobile 4G
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
I'd stick with the "B"Dave? Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Dave Matticks
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Atlas 10" Lathe Steady Rest Question
Hi, ? ?I have a 10 Atlas QC42 that came with a 10-326 steady rest and I recently aquired a 10-326B steady rest with some other parts I bought.? I did not realize Atlas made 2 options.? I only plan
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[email protected]
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Re: Morse Taper Spindle Finish (Another idea)
If there are some big, raised bumps on the taper ID, then such a sanding tool might tend to follow the path of least resistance and end up with a perfect, but TILTED taper. By boring or grinding with
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Jon Elson
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Re: Morse Taper Spindle Finish (Another idea)
Hi Paul , In my experience you run the same risk as with the reamer if the damage / burring is at all uneven in that the shaft with emery paper will ¡°ride¡± on the burr / high spot and cut away on
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cwlathes
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