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Hi all, quick question... what's this thing? Got it in a bundle of stuff, and I'm going to sell of the stuff I'm not going to use (mostly lathe accessories). Thanks for any help anyone can provide so I can post this on the 'bay.

It's not obvious from the pics, but this is a very large & heavy piece of metal. Looks like the huge outside circle MIGHT unscrew from the rest of the body, but not sure. The hole-side looks to fit on the 5/8" arbor, other side... no clue... it's bigger

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If the input hole and output shaft are 5/8", I believe I saw one laying around but never determined what it did at that time. I have a good collection of "what's this thing" stacked all over in my storage shed. My current guess would be be a slip clutch for the drill chuck. Any other guesses?

I have about a 8' stack of Shopsmith papers stored away that I can dig in for the same or similier item.

heh thanks bill

I just realized my pics aren't that great -- no shots of the hole that goes through the multi-stepped barrel structure. For scale, the width of the widest diameter is around 3 1/2 inches. The part that looks like a huge arbor sticking out the end seems to be around 1 inch in diameter.

Thanks again!


EDIT: I may have figured it out. Looks like the main body of this thing, and if you look at the seller's second pic, it seems like the bigger arbor-like thing attached to mine is in his styrofoam packing. I may try unscrewing it tonight to confirm.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sorby-precision-woo ... 500wt_1141

I "think" this may be a picture of the same thing... A Paige 6 in 1 universal chuck. That pin is just one attachment.
That is "pin" chuck, not "pen" chuck.
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If you go to this page you can see the pic in context:
http://www.maxkrimmel.com/Alabaster/FineWoodWorking/Alabaster%20on%20the%20Lathe.html
Another:
http://www.maxkrimmel.com/Alabaster/Alabaster%20Addenda/Alabaster%20Addenda.html
Theory of operation:
http://www.peterchild.co.uk/chucks/pinchuck.htm

What you have is a part of the Precision Chuck. Your pictures are of the Pin chuck, but it is missing the pin necessaty to make it work. The collar does unscrew. If you are interested, PM me with your email address, and I can send you a copy of the manual.

Ron

A few years back I inquired here about getting a pin chuck for my SS - where can I get the multi-chuck pictured? Alec

Years ago I bought mine at Craft Supplies. They sell this one now:
http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin ... ,,,PCC2000

If cobalt60 needs the pin diameter and length, just ask.

Ron sent the manual, and I'm very thankful. I don't really know if this thing (alone, as-is) has any value, especially since it's just one part of a whole rig. If anyone wants it, please feel free to tell me & pay shipping.

Ron's got dibs if he wants it

Cobalt 60, I'm interested in your offer if still available. I sent you a Private Message.

Cobalt 60, I'm interested in your offer if still available. I sent you a Private Message.