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Thanks Daniel, bear with me, but am I right in saying the rdg post holds a single tool holder whereas the the Amadeal one holds 4 but they are both quick change?
I'll take a photo tomorrow of the original and the one I made.If you get a chance would you be kind enough to send me a picture of the plate please Graham. Just need an idea of what's involved.
It is. UT - if you have to buy tool holders for them you need a rather large bank balance. Also, if you need spares for one, as I did, they are also very dear and on a long lead time.I'm confused. The Dickson (sp?) toolpost is a quick change. Are people after the piston type so they can be more like Abom79?
That is the one I hadThat's the one I bought. Exactly the same as the offering from Arc, but as they are just around the corner I saved a bit on P&P. Regarding the bottom plate, I made a new one as the one it comes with is hardened. AS far as buying some extra holders, I'm quite happy to share a batch, but I won't be doing anything until the New Year. I'll make a note to check out prices and PM you when I know. Graham
So while having a lathe perfectly level may not in itself be of any consequence, having it level is part of the process for dialling out any distortions.
It's not. A piece of rod/bar and a DTI will let you know if there's any distortion when bolting down. Being level is a nicety, not a necessity.
Steam turbines are odd fish, the mountings have to avoid putting stress on anything at either end of the thermal operating range.We spent six weeks scraping the split line joint faces on an AEG steam turbine, This was the original spec. then just used triple boiled linseed oil on the faces when finally bolting the top cover on, Strange turbine, the top cover was mounted on pedestals and the bottom half bolted up to it.
Steam turbines are odd fish, the mountings have to avoid putting stress on anything at either end of the thermal operating range.