yes , but not at that price LOL ...You need something like this.
Dura bar, Cast Iron, Round Disc, 8" dia x 1" thick, Machine, Lathe Stock | eBay
Cast Iron Round Disc.www.ebay.com
yes , but not at that price LOL ...You need something like this.
Dura bar, Cast Iron, Round Disc, 8" dia x 1" thick, Machine, Lathe Stock | eBay
Cast Iron Round Disc.www.ebay.com
not so much concerned , I need to learn. I really dont have any tools to do the lay out. My one drafting compass is a small desk type to 3" 6" machinist pocket ruler a digital caliper and a 1 - 4" set of micrometers. I picking stuff up as I find it for short money. Like the chuck.I see that you're in MA. If you're concerned about measuring: I might have time to assist if you want to bring both the original and new chuck over. Do you have other concerns, such as ability to machine the hole pattern, machining all features accurately, ...?
Not trying to dissuade you from learning a layout approach - projects (and their failures) are a great way of learning. Folks have shared some tips to try to keep some costs down. But time is certainly one cost you won't save on and therecanwill be accidental costs which could add up to more than just opening up your wallet.
And now seeing with your comment about the material needed - if the $70-ish for the material is a concern: it sounds like sell & buy a turn-key 4j may be your preference for this project.
I have no idea what I need, lolI've measured and laid out hole patterns with just a set of digital calipers and bolts/pins in the holes...nothing more. A set of dividers (link) would be a bit handier, but for what it is I think you can get away with the tools you have as long as you're careful. What else do you think you need?
After you determine PCD from the chucks: use some hardboard (very cheap) and practice your layout there. Center punch & drill: see if it lines up w/ your chuck. If going thru that exercise is frustrating or has multiple fails: then you know the route to go!
Question for others: I realize cast iron would be preferred, but for Mac's application would mild or alloy steel really make that much practical difference? Would be quite a bit less $. link
These are representations of exact methods for patterning holes on a circle. A rotary table is the easy way to machine the part, but you can map out the cartesian coordinates of each hole and just work it out on your mill table with a drill. You can find as many digits past the decimal you need, find center, and go to town.
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That looks like chinese algebra to me.
YesDoes your chuck mounting bolts and area on the headstock look like this ?