Simple lathe back stop ideas please?

[PJW]

I have to make some supports for an engine I am building, they need to be all the same length so I need a backstop for my lathe,
has anyone any ideas please,

Peter

[awemawson]

A/ turn up some soft jaws with a step

Or

B/ expanding plug in outer (far from chuck) end of the spindle with a threaded rod screwed into it with a locking nut.

[Bluechip]

Depends on the lathe spindle how you do it.

Some here:

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=18296

Dave

[Stilldrillin]

Hi Peter.

I made a mini lathe stop. From the come in handy, box.......  http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,7643.msg83784.html#msg83784

David D

[vtsteam]

Hi Peter.

I made a mini lathe stop. From the come in handy, box.......  http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,7643.msg83784.html#msg83784

David D

A great thread, David which will help me a lot in setting up my new lathe. 

[PJW]

thank you for the ideas, I will get on it asap!

Peter