16X40 Victor

[Cowboy4]

I've read some posts about a set-up to do work through the head stock using a Victor 16 X 40. If there are any pictures of this set up around, I'd be grateful to see them.

thanks,

 

[huntinco]

+1

 

[Hal]

Do a search long headstock and Jim Borden post a couple of pictures of his clever idea.

Hal

 

[Cowboy4]

Thanks, "long headstock" search it is...

 

[Cowboy4]

While I could find examples of using backing plates for set up as spyders, I'm not certain of the remaining information I found. If I'm understanding what I've been reading, making an "extension" to fit the barrel inside the headstock and fit into the outboard spyder seems to be a practice of some to compensate for the longer headstock. If I'm not getting this right (imagine that...) any explanations or directions to other posts is appreciated.

 

[WSnyder]

Borden's fixture http://www.benchrest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49422&page=2
Pendergraft's fixture http://www.benchrest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49063&highlight=headstock+joel+pendergraft&page=2

 

[Butch Lambert]

Bill,
How do you like the Rockwell?
Butch

 

[Bnhpr]

What's the spindle ID?

 

[Cowboy4]

What's the spindle ID?

My digital caliper reads 2.127 on the I'd.

 

[Bnhpr]

BBL extension

An idea..... you'll need a foot of 2" T6061 or some type of aluminum, (7) 1/4-20 set screws.

This will allow indication of a bbl in your lathe with a PTG indicator rod or equivalent.