Looking for a new tail stock keep for a Sanbao HQ-500C

[ac16]

Hi All,

I have bought a Sanbao HQ-500C, however the keep on the tail stock (2"x2" plastic holding roller bearing in which the tailstock spindle passes) is broken (good old adage of a machine is only as strong as its weakest part). I have been madly searching for a replacement but my searches have come up with nothing. Any thoughts?

Cheers
Robert

 

[4GSR]

Can you give us more information about the lathe. How big is it? Attach some pictures of the lathe and damaged tailstock.

If its a Asian built lathe, there's a very good chance of finding something that will match up to it. If not, find a complete tailstock close to it and modify to to fit.

 

[Dave Smith]

Robert--please post a picture of the broken part---if it is like the bearing insert in a thompson like bearing then maybe you could just buy the insert--Dave