Been Playing With Autocad!
I am Thinking this will work for an ultra ridged tool post block to replace the compound slide that has a lot of flex. Not 100% Sure of the location of the center hole or the threads as I do not have the tool post off the compound slide. Figuring it in steel it will weigh about 14-16 lbs. I have the mounting bolts at 1/4″ may bump them up to 5/16″.
Looks like it will be made from 6061 Aluminum
To make a Temporary Tool post holder much quicker I decided to use a 1/2″T X 5″W X 6″L 6061 Aluminum Plate with 2″T X 3″W X 3″L Aluminum Bar Stock. Will Tig Weld the Block to the Plate.
With the Tool Post sits about .150 Higher then factory will give some room for face milling.
Last Updated on August 21, 2016 by Steven Rhine