Indexing plate

[Jenny Trice]

I am looking at getting the Alisam indexing system for my Jet 1642 EVS lathe. The spindle size for the lathe is 1-1/4" but I use a spindle adapter (1") when using my nova chuck. Will I be able to use the 1-1/4" indexing plate with the adapter and the chuck or should I get indexing plate the size of my spindle adapter?


Has anyone out there cleared this hurdle?


Thanks.

[Tom Wilson66]

The hole in the indexing plate will fit on the spindle, and the adapter will hold the plate against the head stock bearing. So the answer is yes, it will work with the adapter.

[JohnC Lucas]

I agree with Tom. I also purchased a 1 1/4 nut so that I could use the index wheel when using a drive center and no chuck. The nut locks the alisam plate on when turning spindles. I have a half thickness nut that either came with the Alisam or possibly I made it myself.

[Jenny Trice]

Thank you Tom and John. I am anxious to open up another can of worms with indexing.

[JohnC Lucas]

I just looked at the photos I took when I got the Alisam. It does come with that half nut. If your adaptor screws on all the way to the lathe flange then it will lock up against the index wheel and work just fine.

[Jenny Trice]

Thanks John

[JohnC Lucas]

there are so many things you can do with indexing, especially if you get into using a router. I wish I had filed all the photos in one place where I've used indexing.

[Jenny Trice]

Wow John. Cool stuff!

[John K Jordan]

there are so many things you can do with indexing, especially if you get into using a router. I wish I had filed all the photos in one place where I've used indexing.

I remember lots of your router things. Show some mirrors you've done! Here's a couple of router-play pictures of your mirrors I saved:
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JKJ