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Edge Technology sells some durn good lathe and mill accessories.
I've bought their tool post drill chuck and their multi-axis stop. My one gripe has been that neither one provides a nice way to store the necessary Allen wrench. The multi-axis stop requires a hefty (I think 3/8"?) Allen wrench for the table lock and stop lock screws. There's an almost-large-enough gap just below the upper crossbar. So I used a 1/2" end mill to cut the web 1/4" deeper. The Allen wrench hangs neatly in the widened gap when I "park" the stop at the edge of the mill table.
I've previously posted about adding magnets to the tool post drill chuck. Edge had the right idea when they provided a magnetized storage hole for the alignment pin ... just no similar arrangement for the Allen wrench. I cut a groove in the upper "hump" and bored two holes slightly larger than 1/4" for some rare earth magnets. Voila! Convenient Allen wrench storage.
Edge Technology
Edge Technology is an American company located in Southern Idaho. We pride ourselves on exceeding the high expectations of our customers. Our aim is to give you a competitive advantage by increasing the efficiency of your facility. Our products are specifically designed to decrease setup times...
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I've previously posted about adding magnets to the tool post drill chuck. Edge had the right idea when they provided a magnetized storage hole for the alignment pin ... just no similar arrangement for the Allen wrench. I cut a groove in the upper "hump" and bored two holes slightly larger than 1/4" for some rare earth magnets. Voila! Convenient Allen wrench storage.
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