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- Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:48 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe tailstock extension
- Replies: 11
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Re: Lathe tailstock extension
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...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:21 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe tailstock extension
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2778
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:20 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe tailstock extension
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2778
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:18 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe tailstock extension
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2778
Re: Lathe tailstock extension
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 ...
- Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:09 pm
- Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
- Topic: Lathe tailstock extension
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2778
Lathe tailstock extension
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...