Tools, Glorious Tools! #2 - CNC Lathe Indexer, by Clickspring.

Hey Folks,

Please enjoy TGT#2, all about that fancy digital indexer!

Cheers,
Chris.

(I have no affiliation with any of the products mentioned)

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As I mentioned in the video there are many different methods to index a lathe spindle, each with its own pro's and cons.

My favourite shop teacher covers one simple way of doing it, in typical YouTubalCain style here:
   • SHOP TIPS #178 Larger Dials for the L...   (Thank you Marc Banks for the link)

Tom Walter shows his method using a spare gear:    • Video  

Yet another approach from Johnny Q90:    • Simplest Dividing System for A Lathe  

The two professionally manufactured CNC indexers of which I am aware:

Divisionmaster: (Note: The original Divisionmaster is no longer in production, however a similar item can be found linked on this page: http://www.jeffree.co.uk/modelenginee... )

Sherline CNC Rotary Table Indexer: http://amzn.to/2FJXmfv

No doubt there are other commercial variants out there, these are just the two that I have researched, and of course I ended up purchasing one of them.

There are also a few home brew versions out there, so be sure to let me know what else is available in the comments below.