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Hi Andy
The T-slotted cross-slide explains it.
I will see if it feasible to make some sort of adaptor plate to allow the mounting of the tool post on the existing cross-slide.
Thanks for info.
Mike

Dear All
I was looking at this old post about Rear Tool Posts and saw the drawings which will allow me to fabricate one.
Does anyone know how the Rear Tool Post fits onto the Lathe? A drawing, sketch, template or explanation would help.
Thanks

Denford Admin wrote:Here are the original dwg files:

Wow!
That was quick , thanks.

Hi Andy
Seen this link, a Metradial patent?

https://www.freepatentsonline.com/4218942.html

molyneux.mike wrote:Hi Andy
Here is an idea, a joint venture, you design a compound gear train for a universal thread indicator, and I will make it!!!

Mike

Hi Andy
Here is an idea, a joint venture, you design a compound gear train for a universal thread indicator, and I will make it!!!
:P
Mike

Mike,

The table below shows the error that the indicator would have for different gear sizes.
A 1% error would mean that the tool is trying to engage with ...

Hi Andy

19T for the thread indicator gear does not leave much 'body' in the gear. At 26 DP, it's O/D is only 0.808" and the tooth depth - .0820" with the idicator spindle at 0.5" dia. not much body left. Is there a bigger tooth size between 19T and 38T that will work?

Hi Andy
I have fitted the ...

Hi Andy
I have fitted the 38 tooth stud gear, which only just meshes with the gear train, and cut a partial thread on a piece of bar and then measured it, got an exact or a very, very close 8 T.P.I. So I am pleased. I hit my chuck the last time I tried cutting a thread with a fixed Lead Screw ...

Hi Andy
I have made a 38 tooth stud gear to give me multiples of 8 T.P.I. Imperial Thread, according to your calculator. I can also make gears fo the Thread Dial Indicator which is out of sink (30 tooth gear) for 8 TPI. Can you calculate what gear I would need on the indicatorc to start these ...

I found a topic on the Viceroy Lathe section, showing a calculator for cutting imperial threads using a stud gear and standard 5-position Viceroy Metric Gearbox. I have made a 38 tooth stud gear which will allow you to cut the following imperial threads:- 4 8 16 32 64 64 67 75 107 128 134 150 T.P.I ...

I have made a couple of 28 tooth gears and a complete Thread Dial Indicator with a 30 tooth gear, as per original Denford design. If anyone is interested I can supply the complete Dial Unit or individual 30 tooth or 28 tooth gears.
You can send me a personal message from here id you want to discuss ...

Hello Andy B and David C

I have a price for a 28T gear. I will send you the details in a PM (personal message) to yourselves.

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Hi Pete

If you are still interested in a Thread dial indicator, check my latest reply in Classifieds.

Mike

Hi All

I have made a couple of 28T gears to fit my Viceroy TDS 1/1 GB (Metric) Dial Thread Indicator, as per original specifications and made from Meehanite Cast Iron as per original. I have tested them and they work perfectly, engaging accurately and allowing the counter to be used for the other ...

I am looking for a Viceroy Travelling Steady or manufacturing drawings (I have AutoCad) so that I can fabricate one.
Can anyone help?
Mike

Box full of mm ones - can't find any english (unless I'm looking for the wrong thing?)

PM me your address if you want one posting

Hello Admin
I am making a couple of Dial Thread Counters for Metric Threads, Could you post me a couple of 30 tooth and 28 tooth information plates as shown in your ...