method to lock the spindle

[jakcampbell]

i would like some ideas on how to lock the head spindle. i've been using the lathe and it would help if, when changing out my chucks, to be able to immobilize the spindle. help!

[rdubbs]

Power Tool Woodworing for Everyone shows how to make an indexing jig. A simpler version could only have one hole on top (and one on the bottom for balance) to use as a lock.

[reible]

I did the following but it was not to help with chuck changes (I'm guessing you have some that require threading/un-threading) so I can not say for sure how this would work for that.

I took a piece of 3/4" plywood that was wide enough to sit on the tubes and be about 3" higher then the top auxiliary spindle. Then mounted the 6" dia. face plate on the top auxiliary spindle and held the plywood on the tubes and against the face plate and traced the circle of the faceplate on the plywood. Took the face plate off and set it on the plywood aligning it to the circle I just made (set-screw side up) and marked the holes for mounting. I profiled the plywood to the general shape of the headstock then mounted the faceplate to the plywood.

Now if you need to keep things from turning you slip the faceplate with plywood on the auxiliary spindle and tighten the set-screw...... just remember to take it off before you plug the machine back in....

Ed

[Nick]

Jack -- 10" hand screw, quick n' easy.

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With all good wishes,

[ironworker2134]

i would like some ideas on how to lock the head spindle. i've been using the lathe and it would help if, when changing out my chucks, to be able to immobilize the spindle. help!

There is no way to lock the spindel but you can put your sanding disk on the oppisate end of the spindel to hold it still. Or hold the chuck and turn the sanding disk.

[Greenvilleguy]

Nick,

I love your handscrew solution. I've always preferred to spend my shop time building furniture rather than complicated jigs. Handscrews are very accommodating.