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Title: Simple lathe back stop ideas please?
Post by: PJW on June 25, 2015, 06:04:02 PM

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

Title: Re: Simple lathe back stop ideas please?
Post by: awemawson on June 26, 2015, 02:35:56 AM

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.

Title: Re: Simple lathe back stop ideas please?
Post by: Bluechip on June 26, 2015, 03:18:06 AM

Depends on the lathe spindle how you do it.

Some here:

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

Dave

Title: Re: Simple lathe back stop ideas please?
Post by: Stilldrillin on June 28, 2015, 06:01:50 AM

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

Title: Re: Simple lathe back stop ideas please?
Post by: vtsteam on June 28, 2015, 08:42:54 AM

Quote from: Stilldrillin on June 28, 2015, 06:01:50 AM

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.  :clap: :beer:

Title: Re: Simple lathe back stop ideas please?
Post by: PJW on June 28, 2015, 12:02:07 PM

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

Peter