Drivesaslayer
Plastic
- Joined
- Apr 10, 2019
Good Afternoon all.
I have a 3 in 1 machine (Lathe, mill, drill) like the Bolton tools BT500, as such there is a large distance between the milling table and quill. I understand the limits of this machine so we do not need to spend any time on that. I have gotten some 2" stainless rod, 304 I think, and I am thinking of making either risers to install under the vise to raise the vise up by 3" (bringing the work closer to the spindle), or a long R8 - Collet holder that has a reach of 3" to get the tool closer to the table.
Which do you think would be better (better defined and more rigid and more versatile) to build and why?
Thank you for the input.
I have a 3 in 1 machine (Lathe, mill, drill) like the Bolton tools BT500, as such there is a large distance between the milling table and quill. I understand the limits of this machine so we do not need to spend any time on that. I have gotten some 2" stainless rod, 304 I think, and I am thinking of making either risers to install under the vise to raise the vise up by 3" (bringing the work closer to the spindle), or a long R8 - Collet holder that has a reach of 3" to get the tool closer to the table.
Which do you think would be better (better defined and more rigid and more versatile) to build and why?
Thank you for the input.