Easy Project...... Making Catheads

Nicely done. I have never needed/used one, but your picture shows a great reason to have one.
My project list just keeps growing.......
-brino
 
Andre said:
Should drill a second set of holes 120* apart, for hexagonal work.
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Yes, not a bad idea. It could be done by adding 4 holes per cathead and using one pair of existing holes or a whole new set would work as well.


Thanks for the input.
 
Got me with this one! What is it used for?
pete
 
2volts said:
Got me with this one! What is it used for?
pete
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I see you are new here. Welcome!

Look at my avatar, Pete. That will show the details or expand the second photo for
a larger look. It's used with a steady rest in the photo.
 
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Ok got it now.
So to set the square bar to run true you need to centre the tube in the rest then adjust the bar inside the tube?
pete
 
Rick Leslie said:
I've always called the 'spiders'.
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Hey Rick,

I have always seen the word "spiders" reserved for a spacer that sits between a lathe chuck and the work, to hold the work further out of the jaws so you can machine more of it, while keeping the end parallel to the chuck face. There are several examples of that use at your link!

I am not trying to be the language police, just highlighting a different use of the term.

-brino
 
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