who can identify this???

[rsanter]

so I just bought a new addition for my garage.
just thought I would throw it out and see who can indetify it.....

bob

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[A_Pmech]

Cincinnati universal dividing head.

 

[blue dog]

Is it some type of transmission?

 

[Danglerb]

Note the holes in the disc on the right and the peg that locks into them. My guess goes with the indexing head.

 

[Stick Figure]

Is it some type of transmission?

To put it simply it allows you to stop at set intervals. Think of machining the lug holes in a wheel for example. That would allow you to stop at equal distance for each lug hole. Hopefully that thing cleans up well, and more important i hope i didn't miss a great buy on craigslist!

 

[rsanter]

needs some clean up, but it was $25
Ive been wanting one so I could not pass it up
the old guy is moving and selling lots of stuff off
some stuff is a great deal and other stuff is just so-so
what are you looking for and I can try to hook you up with him

bob

 

[bchee]

so, what is it exactly?

I'm still not sure how it works

 

[Stick Figure]

needs some clean up, but it was $25
Ive been wanting one so I could not pass it up
the old guy is moving and selling lots of stuff off
some stuff is a great deal and other stuff is just so-so
what are you looking for and I can try to hook you up with him

bob

not looking for anything in particular, but i know a bridgeport style mill is in my near future, so anything for a good price is always of interest.

 

[rsanter]

he has a couple of mills that are old flat belt machines that have been converted to have their own motor. they looked to be in really good shape but are too old for me
he has a full sized shaper that he only wants $300 for. that is a deal but I dont have the room for it

he has a nice valve grinding setup that apears to have little use that he wants $400 for

bob

 

[kbeitz]

Some people call them indexers... You can make gears with that unit...

look down about half way on the page...

http://www.americanmachinetools.com/how_to_use_a_milling_machine.htm

 

[rsanter]

so, what is it exactly?

I'm still not sure how it works

it is commonly known as an index head. it is used to accuratly position (radially) a piece that you are going to put a series of holes or slots.
also used to position a piece of stock to machine gears

bob

 

[lilredex]

If you would like to build one....here ya go..

http://www.lindsaybks.com/dgjp/djgbk/series/index.html