Shaper Tool Holder #3 (Completion)

[@Rustinox]

Installing the key was indeed the way to go. That will work just fine.

[@Workshopfriend]

Yes, I should have gone for that from the beginning.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Hi Clive. Such an excellent result. Adding the key was ……….. the key to success. Well done. I await with anticipation to see how the lathe faired after its long journey and how you have planned for everything to fit into your workshop. 👍😀

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks, Andrew! 😂 I am currently making a hole in the garage wall to aid access from the rear since space is very limited.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

@@Workshopfriend Wow, making a hole in the wall is a real commitment. 👏👏

[@homemadetools]

Nice work on this project. We shared this video (and the previous parts) on our homemade tool forum last week 😎

[@Workshopfriend]

Thank you. I appreciate you featuring this project and your excellent website.

[@mftmachining]

Excellent job. Good, clean toolmaking. 👍

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks, so much!

[@willemvantsant5105]

Hi Clive, perplexed as to why no lock on the dividing head. I think it is mandatory for gear and spline cutting for accuracy. Never seen or used one without, maybe a future project to install. Tightening the backlash without locking will introduce unwanted vibration to the gearset..

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks for your comments, Willem. I am sure you have more experience with dividing heads than me. When I get time I will take a close look at it and see if a lock can be added - or whether there is something I am overlooking.

[@HaxbyShed]

Great video Clive. Loved the introduction sequence. Subscriber count ticking up nicely. Cheers

[@Workshopfriend]

Thanks, Paul!

[@AThing4Iorn]

Nice build! I also use my shaper for that and have made some tooling, but yours is much nicer. Good luck on the Colchester I have a 13x36 Master from the 60s its a great machine!

[@Workshopfriend]

Thank you, Josh! Yes, looking forward to having use of the lathe again.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work sir.

[@Workshopfriend]

Thank you!

[@DarrenPhillips001]

I’ve got the same dividing head. Always puzzled me there’s no lock but it doesn’t seem to matter.

[@Workshopfriend]

Glad I'm not the only one. It doesn't seem like an omission but a design choice. Not sure whether it is worth adding a lock.