DIY Tailstock Milling Attachment?

[JRaut]

But!!!

I still maintain that an x/y slide table mounted to the tailstock would be a pretty darn effective milling or positioning device. Maybe I'll build one if a slide table falls into my lap for cheap.

Anyone want to make a donation to science?

 

[Charles Spencer]

There's one on Amazon for the Myford 7, which has a 7 inch swing. A little small but it costs way less than anything I saw on ebay.

https://www.amazon.com/Swivel-Lathe-Milling-Vertical-Myford/dp/B077SNF2DS/

It appears to be a copy of the original one made for Myford, viz:



And this guy had a whole 'nuther take on it:

 

[savarin]

heres one I made, it has been very handy because I do not have a lathe. Yes, only light cuts can be made but it works.
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/a-vertical-slide-for-a-9x20-lathe.49724/

 

[Charles Spencer]

heres one I made, it has been very handy because I do not have a lathe.

LIAR!

Perhaps you meant to say mill?

Nice build thread that you linked to.

 

[savarin]

I plead late night writing.

 

[epanzella]

I bought a single slide table for the Z axis. The carriage provided X & Y axes. The angle plate is store bought also. Here are some shots using both direct clamping and a mill vice.