Does any one have any idea who makes the rotary positioner that baileigh uses for their Idx tube positioning tables? I can't seem to find a a rotary table with a thru hole, much less one with a 2.5" opening.

http://www.bii1.com/images/accessories/RotaryPosTable-large.jpg

Looking to fit it to a jd2 model 3 or possibly a baileigh RDB -050

Another idea I had was to use a harbor freight 6" horizontal/vertical rotary indexer with a mt2 taper
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-rotary-table-with-indexing-47824.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_1375.jpg

and a 2'' Mt2 mini chuck
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mini-lathe-chuck-with-mt-2-shank-4486.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_1114.jpg

Then add a few custom sliding v rollers to support the full length of the tube.

Similar to this but smaller. and better built http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_756.jpg

The down fall of the above would be that I would need a 20' table which means a very large foot print in the shop. I could design it to be broken down when not in use though so it may be possible to over come.

Btw baileigh equipment rocks. Ive got a few pieces and have two others on back order right now. I'd love to just purchase the baileigh indexer but with a price tag of 4k I believe I can build something comparable that will fit my application.

You may be able to start with a used lathe headstock.

Quick Ebay find:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyundai-HIT-8S-CNC-Lathe-Complete-Spindle-Assembly-/350341319406?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5191f84aee#ht_500wt_956

The larger ones will have large thru-holes and they'll all have the means to bolt something to the bottom, as well as good bearings and of course, a chuck mount.

You might look up linear shafting (I Think?) on Mcmaster for rails.

I can get you one :smokin:

Send me quote. :) Btw just received my sbr 5216 today, a day early at that! Very sweet machine just need my coldsaw to come off back order and I'll be set:grinpimp:

Can you also send me a quote for a rdb-050
With these dies
1.75" x 5.5 clr tube
1" x 3" clr tube
3/4" x 3 clr tube
1" x 3' clr sq tube

and a tn-250

business address
texas 77590

I think I may be addicted to Baileigh tools.... This could get expensive....:eek:

Thanks

Send me quote. :) Btw just received my sbr 5216 today, a day early at that! Very sweet machine just need my coldsaw to come off back order and I'll be set:grinpimp:

Can you also send me a quote for a rdb-050
With these dies
1.75" x 5.5 clr tube
1" x 3" clr tube
3/4" x 3 clr tube
1" x 3' clr sq tube

and a tn-250

business address
texas 77590

I think I may be addicted to Baileigh tools.... This could get expensive....:eek:

Thanks

PM sent :smokin:

Looking to fit it to a jd2 model 3 or possibly a baileigh RDB -050

Here is a thread you might be interested in. Baleigh indexer w/ Pro Tools 105
http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6598