Machining the New Compound

The design of the pivot for this compound is inspired by the pivot found on Southbend 9 inch lathe. It has the advantage of being able to adjust the angle of the compound without loosening all 4 bolts of the compound clamp (one of which is often under a part of the compound).

Boring the Pivot Hole

Using an adjustable boring head to bore the pivot base for the compound pivot. Click here to see more on machining the base.

Machining the Pivot

A raw casting and a partially machined pivot Click here to see more on machining the pivot.

A Partially Cleaned Up Topslide.

The scale has been milled from the casting, the sides, ends, top and bottom squared up. It has not been brought down to final dimension and the dovetail has not been cleaned up. Click here to see more on machining the topslide.

Last Modified 12/14/06 09:27