Quote Originally Posted by m_c View Post
I'm guessing you've looked at the turrets on turret lathes?
Yes. I have a Myford capstan tail stock. Also fairly familiar with commercial auto types.
There are restrictions in the design process due to the physical placement on the Starturn. I am reasonably capable of designing to it. But I was interested to explore the forum for ideas.
My first designs are very complicated. I could proceed with that. However it is more than I need! So just began to simplify it and wondered if perhaps I was not the first person engaged in such a project.
My simple design uses a block with a carousel sprung loaded on and off four commercial taper dowels and bushes. But not sure if the tool forces will move off the tapers? So will probably need a "square" interface of some kind to react to them. Begin to edge back to the complicated multiple taper castellation design. I determine to find a simple solution!!!!!