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Sliding Tailstock Drill Chuck?
- Thread starter raross61
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I like the looks of the Atlas turret tailstock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-Lathe-Turret-Tailstock-/131385880939
It seems relatively easy to fabricate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-Lathe-Turret-Tailstock-/131385880939
It seems relatively easy to fabricate.
I realize this is an old thread. Did you ever build a tailstock drill chuck? There was a nice design for one in HSM a couple of years back. I actually want to build one for my 2MT as well. If you want it I can get back to you with the proper issue info.
Al
Al
Hi, Bob.
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The article is in HSM May/June 2014. Back issues should still be available. Looks like a fairly simple design. It uses Morse Taper extension in the tailstock which you bore out and put in a piece of drill rod. The MT extensions can be bought for $10 or less. The only problem is that it was designed for 3MT and my lathe has a 2MT. I'll give it a try it and see if it has enough "meat" to work. If not I'll go to an outside design that clamps around the tailstock quill. Hope this helps.
Al
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The article is in HSM May/June 2014. Back issues should still be available. Looks like a fairly simple design. It uses Morse Taper extension in the tailstock which you bore out and put in a piece of drill rod. The MT extensions can be bought for $10 or less. The only problem is that it was designed for 3MT and my lathe has a 2MT. I'll give it a try it and see if it has enough "meat" to work. If not I'll go to an outside design that clamps around the tailstock quill. Hope this helps.
Al