Redneck science

[graabein]

It can work if everything workhardens together.
I had some bearing balls so i just had to try throw something together. Il post update after its been tested.

 

[verbotenwhisky]

I do not understand what the bearings are for.....

 

[woodchucker]

I do not understand what the bearings are for.....

He's made a thrust washer. So he can tighten it more and move it more easily.also. When tightening the nut it won't move. I've never needed it. But hey what the heck.

 

[graabein]

I do not understand what the bearings are for.....

The toolpost moved under pressure even if i tight it down with that big socket arm.
After adding bearings. It seems to get tight with the bolt/handle i added.

 

[verbotenwhisky]

He's made a thrust washer. So he can tighten it more and move it more easily.also. When tightening the nut it won't move. I've never needed it. But hey what the heck.

Ahh that makes sense....

 

[Makintrax73]

I ended up doing something similar, but made a whole new handle and lever nut. Can't remember where I saw the idea...some YouTube channel. Anyway the thrust washers are cheap on Amazon. Can't say it made anything "better" but it certainly feels nicer/smoother. And not having to hunt for a 22mm wrench is nice too.

 

[woodchucker]

@Makintrax73 nicely done.

 

[benmychree]

A big wrench and a 4 ft length of pipe keeps my tool post from moving on my 19" Regal.

 

[FOMOGO]

About the only time my tool post slips is when the loose nut running the machine forgets to tighten it down. Mike

 

[verbotenwhisky]

About the only my tool post slips is when the loose nut running the machine forgets to tighten it down. Mike

I have a nut just like that running mine....