[dms-discuss] My first 3D print

[Bill King]

Since some were curious about the project I’ve been working, here’s the
dial indicator holder that I found online, but had to very, VERY, heavily
modify to work with my lathe.

The base was too long so the indicator didn’t hit the carriage, the
indicator bore was too big, bolt holes were too small, the insets for bolt
heads were square instead of hex (?????), and the thumb screws were too
large and hit each other.

Other than that, a perfect fit! And yes, a great learning experience.

You can see one of the original thumbscrews sitting on the ways. Oddly
enough, it was otherwise dimensioned correctly.

This allows you very precise movement of the cutting tool in the X axis.
Each mark on the dial is 0.001” (over 2” of travel). The Y axis uses a feed
with a dial wheel that also reads in 0.001”. Probably the origin of the
term “dialed in”.

In case you’re curious, the machine is a 1938 South Bend 9” bench top metal
working lathe. (Great for making cylindrical things smaller ;^) and oh,
sooo much more)


This is another 3D printed dial indicator holder that goes in a quick
change tool post. Very handy for truing up parts in the work holding chuck.
(the spinny part)


Bill
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