October 8, 2023
Description
This is a handgrip to fit over the end of the drawbar of the Taig 5C microlathe, to make it easier to turn the lathe spindle by hand.
When threading a deep hole using a tap, especially in a relatively large hole, it is both tedious and a bit tiring to the hand. After only a couple of tapping sessions, I wanted a better handle on the drawbar. So I designed this. It is printed in flexible filament, so it fits easily and removes quickly. It has small locating studs which fit the four holes around the rim of the drawbar.
It will be useful for any process where direct control of the spindle is needed, especially if some force is needed to be applied.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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