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After about 30 large green bowls I finally bent the quill shaft on my Mark7. I was turning another large, heavy green 15" bowl. I couldn't use the tailstock for support because of the size. Anyway, I build this heavy-duty tailstock extension that allows the tool rest to sit to the right of a live center. I used the existing tailstock and a tailstock chuck arbor to support and align the right end of the new tailstock extension. I used a MT2 – MT2 extension that is removable on the left end. The three-point hookup provides plenty of support. Stronger than the original. This also has the added benefit of strengthening the tailstock when drilling a hollow turning or spindle. So far it has worked out great.
I'm not a great welder but they will work.

Oh, my! What are you turning, Sequoias?

Very impressive! Now let's see some pics in use!

Looks good and very sturdy. I was wondering about turning large green bowl blanks on the Mark V...sorry to hear about the bent quill shaft from woodturning. Did you also weld up the toolrest shown here?

Sorry to hear about your quill bending, That tailstock extension looks great.

I am also interested in the chip containment system, blue tarp, could we get a picture and description of that too.

Yes I've made several special tool rest for different uses.
Easy to do with but you need a welder.

I can't take credit for the chip system. I got that from Pinterest. Again easy to make. I made a few changes for what I needed. I used a free blue tarp from Harbor Freight and sewed the Velcro on it. Sure helps to keep the water and chips in one area.

rdgrnstd wrote:I can't take credit for the chip system. I got that from Pinterest. Again easy to make. I made a few changes for what I needed. I used a free blue tarp from Harbor Freight and sewed the Velcro on it. Sure helps to keep the water and chips in one area.

Nice, from the first pic I thought it was similar to the one on Instructables. (not mine) https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to ... ith-Lathe/

I like how you altered the design work for you, and the tool posts look great too.