Need shape of the key in the Spindle that fits to the collet (Van Norman #12)

[Cal Haines]

In the 18 months I've had the machine I had never taken it out of the vertical position. When I did a lot of swarf was wedged high up in the T-slot.
I cleaned out the swarf. Now, it seems that it may be just a hair off vertical by the shape of the crescents on the surface finish.
I'll try to improve the finish. I suspect some fine adjustment of the stops will be necessary. If I can't improve the finish still use it for the heavy removal of metal.
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Once you get her trammed in and adjust the stop you should be good to go; just check and make sure it repeats the position.

If you're leaving the machine vertical, you're missing out on the true flexibility of the machine: Need to chamfer the edge of a block? Tilt the head and make a pass, set back to vertical via the stop and continue on.

Cal

 

[Junkmaster]

Good point about not taking full advantage of the features. I'll give that a try.

You asked for my SN: 12-6656.

Evan R.