Making An Outboard Spider

[TomG]

(09-24-2012, 01:06 PM)EdK Wrote: Greg,

Mine will be used on the outboard end of the spindle to hold long stock through the spindle. I think Tom's will be used on the inboard side of the spindle since he turned a taper on his to match his spindle taper, but I'll let him verify that.

Clear as mud?

Ed

I'm actually making one for both ends of the spindle. The point contact of the set screws is less apt to distort something as long and skinny as a rifle barrel than trying to hold it with a collet or chuck.

Nice finish on your cat head Ed, what kind of steel are you using?

Tom