08-19-2014, 09:55 PM
I might consider making one for my Dorian CA size toolpost, but concerned that I'd need a very long handle to apply the forces I've needed to hold it from rotating around.
My lathe can take some fairly heavy cuts, and I've had it move when trying to use the No.4 boring bar holder with a 1" shank 1-1/2" insert drill. When I need to use those insert drills I have a 24" adjustable wrench I use to snug the toolpost.
Have any of you that use a handle like that ever had to tighten it more using the hex?
My lathe can take some fairly heavy cuts, and I've had it move when trying to use the No.4 boring bar holder with a 1" shank 1-1/2" insert drill. When I need to use those insert drills I have a 24" adjustable wrench I use to snug the toolpost.
Have any of you that use a handle like that ever had to tighten it more using the hex?