Make a simple metal lathe or mill alignment hammer - knocker

Easy project that results in a useful precision tool. Dimensions as shown 110 x 24 mm.

[MartsGarage]

Nice little precision knockometer there, Rob.

[TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Rob,
Nice work there... As you said a nice project and useful tool at the end of it...
Take care.
Paul, ,

[pgs]

G'day Rob. Handy looking tool, thanks for sharing. Cheers Peter

[RetroSteamTech]

Nice one Rob 👍👍👍 Using old belt sander belts as soft jaws was one of the best tips ever. You should treat yourself to an ER40 collet chuck and say half a dozen ER40 collets between 20mm and 30mm. Having the ability to hold work up to 30mm in a collet is really useful. Some guy I know on YouTube converted me over to collets a few years ago and I never looked back 🤣🤣 Cheers, Alan.

[BorisSpark]

Thore raw hide mallet is wonderful for suck work no chance of marking anything and works wonders with how precise it is for alignment.

[jimsvideos]

Would putting the parting tool on the other side of the toolpost give you enough room?

[testyourdesign]

I've been using a knocker from Randy Richards in the Shop. Its a lead shot filled stainless cylinder with copper and delrin end caps.

[billbaggins]

You really aren't very good at the ' taking it easy thing' 🤣