Lathe ATC Options?

[pistolknight]

No worries - I've actually been looking at the same idea for some time but shelved the idea as I couldn't be bothered making the hirth couplings as they can be an arse ache.
My intention was to just use a pneumatic clamp cylinder with a single belleville to aid in the release. Not overly complicated really.
Let me know if you decide to make more as I'd certainly be interested

David

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[pistolknight]

Interested depending on price of course!

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[Ross77]

Interested depending on price of course!

So out of interest what would be considered a good price? the Denford ones are around £500 but given material costs and the labour it would be hard to meet that price. Also it is so much more ridged, it really is in a different league. (even if I do say so my self :o) )

[Doddy]

Also interested in this - I've read quickly back over the thread and I *think* (I could be wrong) that you are designing something around the 50mm centre height? (ie. Myford compatible?). Price is king of course - as a hobbyist that sometimes wonders if he needs a lathe, much above £500 starts getting a bit sweaty... I appreciate the material, effort and NRE on these things but have to balance desire vs need.

[pistolknight]

I'd happily pay £600, any more and it would be worth making one for myself!

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