Lathe Carriage Locking Key

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A vital attachment that greatly enhanced the precision of cutting and facing processes on my mini lathe.\r\n\r\nMy machine features an adjustable bolt on the longitudinal carriage, which I utilize for certain operations to immobilize the carriage and boost overall stability. However, the bolt's placement is not very practical, so I created a small grip for the hex allen bit.\r\n\r\nThe grip was manufactured from PLA plastic. The corresponding bit was preheated and securely inserted into the grip.