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Using a Chronos Vertical Milling Slide on a – Harrison 11″ L5A Lathe

Filed Under: Chronos, Milling Vices & Jaws, Miscellaneous Milling Accessories, Myford Lathe Compatible Accessories

Below is a letter from one of our customers describing how he has succesfully mounted the Chronos Vertical Milling Slide and Vice to his Harrisson Lathe
 
I have been using the vertical milling attachment on my lathe and am very happy with it
 
To make the pin vice fit the attachment we made 4 small pin adaptors and drilled + tapped the milling table to suit M6 bolts , using the lathe to drill + tap the lower holes parallel with the cross slide, we noticed the first pin hole is not needed in our vice, it can still clamp down to  zero mm with the pin in the second hole
 
Then we used the milling attachment + pin vice to machine a new bronze cross slide nut for the lathe as there was a lot of backlash, we had no trouble milling a bronze bar down to size with a fly cutter I also bought from you, back lash is down to .003″ now, it was .020″ before!
 
We also tried holding a carbide cutter in the pin vice and it worked really well, setting the cutter height is very easy, handy when you want to do a bit of milling and turning in one operation without removing the milling attachment
 
I think you would sell of a lot more of these milling attachments if you sold them with the pin vice I ordered as I think it is a great combination, the vice clamps work pieces down very well and the jaw size is just about perfect
 
Just thought I would let you know how it worked out, we will be using it until I get a bridgeport later this year, even then I think I will use it for small jobs as it is quite handy
 
I attached some random pictures of the lathe + vertical milling slide
 
Regards
Jason
Ireland

New In ! Chronos Polishing & Buffing Set for Bench Grinders

Filed Under: Chronos

 

This all-in-one polishing kit is to help remove scratches from various Ferrous and Non Ferrous metal objects and polish hard metals such as steel, iron and stainless steel. Very handy to polish up garden tools, golf clubs and many other applications returning their shine and making them feel like new.
Included in this kit are three separate buffing wheels , each with a different firmness to allow you to get the best result possible, along with the buffing wheels you receive three different types of polishing compound to go specifically with the different buffingpads. You also receive a false nose with a 1/2″ / 12 mm bore for mounting the wheels onto your bench grinder etc . We also include a Buffing Rake – A handy tool for prepping buffing wheels to accept polishing compound. A Steel rake attached to a sturdy hardwood handle – removes dried compound and debris. Easy to use, just move across the wheel face while it’s running. .
Specifications

• 1 x 150mm firm buffing pad 
• 1 x 150mm firm buffing pad used for stainless steel, iron and steel 
• 1 x 150mm medium buffing pad used for stainless steel, iron and steel 
• 3 x pots of polishing compound 
• 1 x Adaptor for Bench Grinder
1 x Buffing Rake

 

ONLY £18.96 INC VAT AND CARRIAGE UK MAINLAND !

DETAILS AT

 http://tinyurl.com/7yrtvxp

 

Traditional Toolmakers Tool Chest- Available Again From Chronos

Filed Under: Chronos

At Last- Back in Stock !

 

These Sold out very quickly last time ! – We have just recieved another 150 of these back into stock !

This is a traditional Toolmakers style chest constructed in solid wood. This chest has a locking front panel and 2 keys are supplied.
Overall size is
490mm w x 255mm d x 385mm h
The 6 upper drawers are 205 mm x 185 mm x 25 mm
The 2 lower drawers are 460 mm x 185 mm x 45 mm
The Top Storage area is 460mm x 230mm x 60mm

The unit is of Hard Wood construction with tongue and groovejoinery which insures strength and durability. The Hardwood design also provides protection from moisture. Green felt-lined interior provides cushioning. Hand rubbed stain with lacquer finish. Quality brass hinges and corner protectors. Front lid stows under drawers in the open position, and covers drawers in locked position.

SORRY- THIS IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY WITHIN THE UK

 

available from chronos- click the link below !

https://chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/NEW-_TRADITIONAL_TOOLMAKERS_TOOL_CHEST.html