What is it

What is it

This topic has 11 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 15 October 2014 at 23:27 by D.A.Godley.

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15 October 2014 at 14:02 #166609
Windy
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I bought this at an auto jumble with the intention of making a small swing surface grinder for my shims etc.

Another project that is on the back burner.

It is very solid and wondered if it was part of a DTI assembly.

A 6inch rule is in front for comparison.

Is it what I thought or used for something else.

Paul
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15 October 2014 at 14:02 #17524
Windy
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15 October 2014 at 14:11 #166610
David Clark 13
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It does look like a DTI Holder.

Course thread for course adjustment. There is probably a fine thread under the clampfor fine adjustment.
15 October 2014 at 15:29 #166612
Clive Hartland
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This reminds me of a Comparator I have seen. It is set up like a, 'Go' 'No Go' gauge.

Clive
15 October 2014 at 15:30 #166613
Manofkent
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It looks like the stand of a comparator. These were always pretty solidly built.
15 October 2014 at 17:16 #166620
NJH
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Hi David

Nice to see that you are still " lurking"!

Yep I think this is a comparator stand.

Norman
15 October 2014 at 17:18 #166621
Neil Wyatt
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It could certainly make a good base for a T&C grinder.

Neil
15 October 2014 at 17:36 #166622
Neil Wyatt
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Sorry Paul,

What I meant to type was 'that looks completely useless, would you like me to get rid of it for you?'

Neil
15 October 2014 at 19:59 #166626
Oompa Lumpa
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 15/10/2014 17:18:02:

It could certainly make a good base for a T&C grinder.

Neil

My very thoughts. It's the column I could use. I have found a piece of 2" bright round stock though. That and a leadscrew, all very interesting though and I feel a Build Thread coming on.

graham.
15 October 2014 at 20:51 #166627
michael cole
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Yes, I have a comparator almost the same.

Mike
15 October 2014 at 21:13 #166628
Robbo
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When I saw that column it reminded me of a Dore Westbury mill column that I have lurking about. Then I looked closer! Same principle though, a collar with a peg in it climbing up and down a slow thread.

Phil
15 October 2014 at 23:27 #166638
D.A.Godley
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I concur with those who consider it to be a comparator stand, I have a similar one which I use ,with some modification, to ensure alignment when presenting a tap to a drilled hole .

David.
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