Another – What is the correct name for this

Another – What is the correct name for this

This topic has 7 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 5 December 2019 at 03:43 by John Reese.

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3 December 2019 at 18:44 #19549
Colin Heseltine
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3 December 2019 at 18:44 #440069
Colin Heseltine
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I have been looking for an adjustable parallel support which I have seen several people on this site using. I have no idea what the correct name is. It looks a bit like the sketch below.

The part held in with a bolt slides along the angle (in a slot) and can be clamped as required. The notch in the part that slides can be used to support objects whilst milling. The tool can be used at 90 degrees if a greater height is required.

Excuse the quality of the sketch.

TIA.

Colin
3 December 2019 at 19:29 #440076
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The thing that immediately comes to mind seeing your sketch is a planer gauge. As the name suggests, however, it is a measuring tool and not really designed for workholding.
3 December 2019 at 19:31 #440077
old mart
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How about this:

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3 December 2019 at 19:33 #440078
Martin Connelly
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Step blocks give a similar result and are designed for supporting items for machining, not sure I would rely on a friction joint to hold up under clamping and milling forces

Arc Eurotrade sell a set that may suit your needs but there are lots of other suppliers as well,

Martin C

Edited By Martin Connelly on 03/12/2019 19:38:24
3 December 2019 at 20:31 #440093
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It could be used if an additional means of locking was added to it. A back up tee nut and block would not be hard to make.

Edited By old mart on 03/12/2019 20:34:52

Edited By old mart on 03/12/2019 20:35:22
3 December 2019 at 21:22 #440098
Colin Heseltine
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That was some very quick responses. I can understand how its used having googled with its correct name. The one I saw did look too god to be supporting work I must admit.

Colin
5 December 2019 at 03:43 #440317
John Reese
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It could be either a planer gauge or a shaper gauge, depending on the size. Some were furnished with a scriber that fit the moveable part so it could be used for marking out. Occasionally I use mine with a sine bar. I set it to dimension with a mike, then use it under the sine bar instead of a stack og gauge blocks.
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