Lathe tailstock extension
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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 be reachable from the tool rest is my general idea. I don’t foresee myself needing to turning something longer than 36 in.
Once I finalize a design I’ll make it out of some hardwood or plywood and use glue and brackets to make it stiffer. I’m planning on making the pieces on my CNC router for accuracy. I appreciate any feedback or ideas.
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 be reachable from the tool rest is my general idea. I don’t foresee myself needing to turning something longer than 36 in.
Once I finalize a design I’ll make it out of some hardwood or plywood and use glue and brackets to make it stiffer. I’m planning on making the pieces on my CNC router for accuracy. I appreciate any feedback or ideas.
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- chapmanruss
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Re: Lathe tailstock extension
wanaii,
First welcome to the Shopsmith Forum. The idea of adding some kind of extension has been around for a long time. I have seen ideas for extending the Model 10E or 10ER. Others have come up with different ways of extending the Mark V and mostly for adding just a bit more length like you are seeking. One industrious person used two Mark tools in tandem to make a 10' column which was shown in a YouTube video. The last posting I saw here on the Forum was a metal bracket being made to do pretty much what you are working on, adding just that little extra length. So far your idea looks very functional and as long as it is rigid enough to keep the tailstock from flexing back in the holder it should well.
First welcome to the Shopsmith Forum. The idea of adding some kind of extension has been around for a long time. I have seen ideas for extending the Model 10E or 10ER. Others have come up with different ways of extending the Mark V and mostly for adding just a bit more length like you are seeking. One industrious person used two Mark tools in tandem to make a 10' column which was shown in a YouTube video. The last posting I saw here on the Forum was a metal bracket being made to do pretty much what you are working on, adding just that little extra length. So far your idea looks very functional and as long as it is rigid enough to keep the tailstock from flexing back in the holder it should well.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Re: Lathe tailstock extension
Using extension table legs and bracket is a great idea for constructing a tailstock extension like that. Extension tables and their components are often available on eBay and Craigs List for reasonable prices. It's not quite as simple to construct the other end that holds the tail stock itself but maybe the Base Arm from an end casting could be integrated into a design.
Ed from Rhode Island
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
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Re: Lathe tailstock extension
A nice, simple design that does the job. What is holding the tailstock in the bracket?
- JPG
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Re: Lathe tailstock extension
A couple of holes and collars???
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Re: Lathe tailstock extension
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.
Re: Lathe tailstock extension
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 same height as the actual spot so I don’t have to mess with the collars.
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Re: Lathe tailstock extension
Here is another thread on tailstock extensions including this specific one for baseball bat capacity: viewtopic.php?p=271959#p271959
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