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A while back I posted some pictures in this thread
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/help-id-this-tooling.55305/#post-462419
asking for help identifying some tooling I had purchased at an auction. One of my big things was, what type of shank was in the photos and what type of machine was it used in. I did know that the gentleman who's estate was being auctioned off, was a retired machinist from the automotive industry (Navistar in Indianapolis to be exact), so it made sense when I learned that it was known as an Automotive Shank.
Apparently it goes by several other names also. Acme Shank, Auto Shank, or Adjustable Adapter Shank. I learned all this info here on page 10.
http://www.tools-n-gizmos.com/specs/Tapers.html
So that still leaves the burning question. What Brand and/or model of machinery was this taper used in? Is there anyone on here that is in the automotive industry or have relatives that were 20-30 years ago? Maybe this stuff is still used, but I highly doubt it.
I have a drawer full of this stuff and would like to find it a home or find a machine somewhere that I can buy to use with it.
Thanks
- Lanny
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/help-id-this-tooling.55305/#post-462419
asking for help identifying some tooling I had purchased at an auction. One of my big things was, what type of shank was in the photos and what type of machine was it used in. I did know that the gentleman who's estate was being auctioned off, was a retired machinist from the automotive industry (Navistar in Indianapolis to be exact), so it made sense when I learned that it was known as an Automotive Shank.
Apparently it goes by several other names also. Acme Shank, Auto Shank, or Adjustable Adapter Shank. I learned all this info here on page 10.
http://www.tools-n-gizmos.com/specs/Tapers.html
So that still leaves the burning question. What Brand and/or model of machinery was this taper used in? Is there anyone on here that is in the automotive industry or have relatives that were 20-30 years ago? Maybe this stuff is still used, but I highly doubt it.
I have a drawer full of this stuff and would like to find it a home or find a machine somewhere that I can buy to use with it.
Thanks
- Lanny