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wanaii, The link David provided above is one that I remembered. It looks like a nice sturdy design but doesn't put the extended Tailstock mounting holes at the same level as the base/arm holes, so the Tailstock collars need to be re-adjusted or use a second Tailstock with the height set for the ext...

jmoore65 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:55 pm I remember seeing a post awhile back where someone mounted a tail stick on a wooden shop building post and setup the ShopSmith inline with it.

Trying to make something that will be repeatable and simple slide in and lock.

JPG wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:36 pm A couple of holes and collars???

Yep

A nice, simple design that does the job. What is holding the tailstock in the bracket? Right now nothing. Simple hole the tailstock slide into. Eventually when I make the real jig, it will probably need some set screws to prevent wobbling or being loose. Also I’m trying to make it so that it’s the ...

Wished shopsmith had an extension kit for the lathe so you could turn a 36 in piece or a baseball bat! I’ve been experimenting with a few things and this is my latest prototype. I wanted to reach out for ideas or other methods used (if any) and any safety reasons why not. The live center would still...