OK I have posted this in the Gunsmithing Forum and have no responses. There is one pictured in the What Have You Made forum, but no specifics.
I was wondering what guys were using as barrel spiders on their South Bend Heavy 10.
My Heavy 10 has the 2-1/4" - 8 TPI Headstock Spindle with the 1-3/8" through hole.
I guess I will rephrase my query as to is it possible/practical to drill and tap 4 holes 90 degrees apart on the outboard side of the Headstock Spindle? I am wondering how hard the Spindle actually is. I am not opposed to using a new carbide bit and a new carbide tap for each hole as it will be a one time investment, but if others have tried and failed, I would not attempt it either.
Let me know what others have done for this situation. I knew one guy who used rubber sleeves around the barrel to stabilize them in the headstock spindle.
I was wondering what guys were using as barrel spiders on their South Bend Heavy 10.
My Heavy 10 has the 2-1/4" - 8 TPI Headstock Spindle with the 1-3/8" through hole.
I guess I will rephrase my query as to is it possible/practical to drill and tap 4 holes 90 degrees apart on the outboard side of the Headstock Spindle? I am wondering how hard the Spindle actually is. I am not opposed to using a new carbide bit and a new carbide tap for each hole as it will be a one time investment, but if others have tried and failed, I would not attempt it either.
Let me know what others have done for this situation. I knew one guy who used rubber sleeves around the barrel to stabilize them in the headstock spindle.