Do the K&T model k dividing heads all use the same indexing plates?

[Blazemaster]

I have been on the lookout for a nice dividing head and found a nice k&t 12" model k in nice shape with extra plates and a tailstock, and has had the spindle bored out to 2.250". The seller also had a 10" model k but it was naked; no plates, indexing arm/pin, indexing fingers, plate clamp. I was wondering if the plates and the rest of the plate related fixins will swap over to the 10". I didn't have much time to look at them but I did notice the mounting holes on the plates look the same. None of the manuals I have seen say anything about swapping.

 

[pat pounden]

I have been on the lookout for a nice dividing head and found a nice k&t 12" model k in nice shape with extra plates and a tailstock, and has had the spindle bored out to 2.250". The seller also had a 10" model k but it was naked; no plates, indexing arm/pin, indexing fingers, plate clamp. I was wondering if the plates and the rest of the plate related fixins will swap over to the 10". I didn't have much time to look at them but I did notice the mounting holes on the plates look the same. None of the manuals I have seen say anything about swapping.

you just machine the plates to match- i even just used a hacksaw to slice in the index stops

 

[Blazemaster]

I want to buy both the 10" and 12" head and be able to use both, with 1 set of indexing plates if it's possible.

 

[pat pounden]

I want to buy both the 10" and 12" head and be able to use both, with 1 set of indexing plates if it's possible.

bushings and 2 sets of screw holes

 

[johnoder]

Not addressed (bul. 650) in '39 full line catalog, so I'll assume they are all the same 10, 12 and 14". I have purchased plates indiscriminately over the years and they are all about 8"
Here is a photo of #3 of 4 High Number plates

 

[ramsay1]

Addressed on page 18 of manual I uploaded to Keith's site for all to view.. ..Also note the offset of the "K" unit centerline.. The 10 and 12 appear to be the same but the 12 has more offset... View it all here: http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=6636

Cheers; Ramsay 1)

 

[Blazemaster]

Thanks for the replies, I figured they may be the same but wanted to hear it from some folks that know first hand.

 

[romie24]

I have k&t model K DH,s 10, 12 and 14 and they have the same plates.

 

[ramsay1]

YVW... I, and others have uploaded lots of info at vintagemachinery.org...In my case, I want my info to live on after I take my dirt nap... I have lots of manuals and they will go to the trash eventually... Cheers; Ramsay 1

Thanks for the replies, I figured they may be the same but wanted to hear it from some folks that know first hand.

na

 

[dana gear]

YVW... I, and others have uploaded lots of info at vintagemachinery.org...In my case, I want my info to live on after I take my dirt nap... I have lots of manuals and they will go to the trash eventually... Cheers; Ramsay 1

na

Been down in your neck of the woods many times, we have purchased equipment from Dixie mill there. The restaurant called Eileens has a chocolate tort to die for.........

 

[ramsay1]

Been down in your neck of the woods many times, we have purchased equipment from Dixie mill there. The restaurant called Eileens has a chocolate tort to die for.........

I have a Steptoe shaper that still has the Dixie tag on it... Wife is from Magazine and we use to go into the quarter for a good meal at maspero on the corner of Toulouse and Decatur... Was good back then for sure.. Cheers; Ramsay 1