>Hi folks, first post. I purchased a Vertex HV4 rotary table and am very
>happy with the quality of it. I didn't think however I'd have such a
>head scratching time figuring out how to mount it vertically, while
>allowing for as much x-axis as physically possible. Basically I am
>seeking suggestions for how I can mount this as far left on the table as
>possible, as I have some longish pieces of work to hold. I mounted it
>with step clamping blocks but this took up a few inches of
>left-of-the-RT in x-axis real estate and puts the tip of the 3jaw chuck
>past the centre point of the table! I tried sneaking some low profile
>step claps underneath the chuck side to hold it but the weight and
>centre of gravity really wants something forcing the unit down from the
>top or from the rear (left hand side) hopefully this makes sense without
>photos.
For really long work, I've seen people have an end support similar to
the tailstock of a lathe. That might help quite a bit here.
If you want to, you might take a half inch thick piece of steel, make
a clamp on bed that can be aligned to the table, then mount the rotary
table on that. This gives you the effect of a small lathe with the
rotary table serving as the headstock. Do bear in mind that the work
will be springy regardless, and the use of a center rest may be
desired.
Vary the measurements to fit common sense and your design.
Harvey
>There doesnt really seem to be anything to clamp on, on the table. I am
>happy to post some photos but its a fairly common RT so I figure someone
>must have one and figured this out.
>Many thanks in advance,Tim
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