Today in the shop (turning problem)

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:28 am

That is an idea but I have only one of these, the other shopsmiths I've purchased didn't come with one. So for now I don't want to wreck what I have. But I will keep it in mind, thanks.

Ed

greitz wrote:Ed- the Shopsmith lathe screw center has a hole that's a little too small for a 3/8" x 16 screw, but maybe you could bore it out a bit?

Gary

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:34 am

Some think like this would work but it has to be a 3/8" x 16 tpi. It also has a thread length requirement so it doesn't hit the second plate. I'm also thinking that they are not make with the setscrew being on an angle, a personal requirement that I have.

Thanks for taking the time to find this, who knows if I will ever come to need this size???

Ed

rcplaneguy wrote:Would something like this help?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LATHE-HEADSTOCK-ADAPTER-w-1-2-20-THREADS-FITS-5-8-PLAIN-SHOPSMITH-SPINDLE-NEW-/291116179326?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c7e05f7e

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:40 am

I have a pendant that I would like to try and make and it requires that the plate be rotated in addition to being set off-center. If I ever get this to work all will be made clear. At this point it is not even clear to me how this works but once I can play some more I might even figure it out???

Ed

terrydowning wrote:I don't get it.

Why are you setting the indexed plates 180 degrees out?

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:46 am

I'm watching to see what turns up as well.

Yes once the 0,0 setting is trued it stays trued as long as it is set at 0,0 or returned to 0,0. This would not be a problem for most turning but once you start indexing things go wrong very quickly.

You can be sure I will let everyone know when this is solved even if I never find out the root cause.

Ed

dusty wrote:Ed, I assume you initially trued the block with it attached to the faceplate and the faceplate aligned 0/0. I further assume that if you return to that setup, the vibration goes back to normal.

If that is the case, it seems to me that somehoe the black simply gets off center to the faceplate.

I'll be watching to see what turns up.

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:53 am

If I go the route of having one built it will be pretty much like what you pictured. I'll most like go this build route as then I can control what it looks like and make it for a shopsmith. Cost might be a factor but then I'm poor anyway so what's the big deal about being a little more so??

Ed

rpd wrote:I would be suspicious of the 3/8 stud/washer/nut/adapter assembly. A one piece machined arbor would be a better way to go.
Tapmatic 1/2" Straight Shank Arbor with Threaded Mount, 3/8"-24 Thread

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terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Tue May 20, 2014 11:26 am

Lots of ways to make pendents.

Video with Tom Yoder is a method I may try. This method would lend itself nicely to eccentric turning as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQPQEEXGHnY

Tim Yoder has a nice little series going. Subscribe to the Popular Woodworking channel on YouTube for more.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Tue May 20, 2014 12:45 pm

Maybe this will give ya some ideas, about half way down the page. "Basic Instructions."
http://nilesbottlestoppers.com/Pendant-chucks.html

She also has mandrels that fit into a chuck. Towards the bottom of the page, look for SS-4.
http://nilesbottlestoppers.com/stoppers.html

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 1:30 pm

This SS version was not unexpected. Ruth and I had discussed this in length earlier this year. I had provided her much shopsmith information but had no idea when the product would be ready. This is truly good news at this point in time as it is clear I need one of these.

I'll be calling her as soon as I finish this post.

BTW this information has been added since I ordered my kit, May 7th.

Ed

beeg wrote:Maybe this will give ya some ideas, about half way down the page. "Basic Instructions."
http://nilesbottlestoppers.com/Pendant-chucks.html

She also has mandrels that fit into a chuck. Towards the bottom of the page, look for SS-4.
http://nilesbottlestoppers.com/stoppers.html

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 2:55 pm

OK then, I have the mandrel on order from Ruth, should be here Thursday (May 22).

Last night I had contacted Rick over at the penturners.org and he has agreed to make me a version. Mine will be a shopsmith 5/8" mount with angled set screw. Rick has my sketch and I'm sure I will hearing back from him soon.

So I will end up with two ways to go.

I'll be back with more updates as they come in. Now back to gardening.

Ed

reible · Post by **reible** » Tue May 20, 2014 2:57 pm

Now I know what I'll be doing tonight, good thing as NCSI is finished for the season.

Thanks!

Ed

terrydowning wrote:Lots of ways to make pendents.

Video with Tom Yoder is a method I may try. This method would lend itself nicely to eccentric turning as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQPQEEXGHnY

Tim Yoder has a nice little series going. Subscribe to the Popular Woodworking channel on YouTube for more.