Find lathe that matches backplate

[Shotgun]

I have a lawfully acquired, but less than useful backplate. It has an odd thread, 1-7/8"x8tpi). Which is strange, because I have a lathe with an equally odd, but different thread (2-1/8"x8tpi). . . also lawfully acquired.

Is there an index of lathes anywhere that would be searchable by spindle type? It's too nice of a backplate to sit on my shelf rusting. The shelf space generally being reserved for rough cut scrap that is rusting.

 

[mmcmdl]

I too have a ship load of these oddball threaded backplates and chucks from long ago lathes .

 

[twhite]

So what do you have in ill gotten backplates?


Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[mmcmdl]

I'm thinkin the Heavy 10s have 1 7/8ths whatever threads . I just measured a Bison up that I know came off the old SB that traveled north . I had posted a thread in the trading section long ago , but it doesn't get much attention .

 

[DevinSS]

I have a really odd Leblond 10inch with 1 3/8th 8tpi spindle legally obtained

 

[MrWhoopee]

Good to know that there is no lathe or backplate theft going on around here, I wouldn't want to be guilty by association. I've just finally cleared the statute of limitations.

 

[Shotgun]

I too have a ship load of these oddball threaded backplates and chucks from long ago lathes .

Do you have any that are 2-1/8"x8tpi? I'd buy all you have of that size.

 

[sdelivery]

Do you have any that are 2-1/8"x8tpi? I'd buy all you have of that size.

Be careful what you say to Dave....lol