Tailstock drill chuck, with a difference!!!

[Nikon Ron]

I haven't taken any pics yet but this is a really unique tool that I want to share with everyone. It was made by a friend of my father in-laws when he worked at Lawrence Livermore Radiation Labs back in the 50's and 60's. My FIL gave it to me about 22 years ago when I had a 12" x 36" Craftsman. It is for use with small drill bits and VERY controlled feeds. I will leave this to pique your interest until I take and post some pics.

 

[Uglydog]

Ok...
It's been four days.
Enough teasing, where are the pics?
Please.

I haven't taken any pics yet but this is a really unique tool that I want to share with everyone. It was made by a friend of my father in-laws when he worked at Lawrence Livermore Radiation Labs back in the 50's and 60's. My FIL gave it to me about 22 years ago when I had a 12" x 36" Craftsman. It is for use with small drill bits and VERY controlled feeds. I will leave this to pique your interest until I take and post some pics.

 

[Dandon]

Where's the photos? You have me way curious. I'm piqued.
Dan

 

[Nikon Ron]

Hey, I get distracted easily!! Well OK, I will get my camera out tomorrow and take some pics. Then I will try to remember how to post them.

 

[pineyfolks]

Is it similar to this?

 

[Nikon Ron]

Is it similar to this?

NOPE!! I'm trying to upload the 5 images I took today.

 

[Nikon Ron]

I'm not sure this pics can be seen, hope so.

 

[GaryK]

That's very cool!

Fantastic for very small holes.

Gary

 

[prmindartmouth]

Very nice, would have a much finer feed than this one:

 

[Dandon]

Very nice. I'm constantly amazed at the ingenuity of people who work in this field.
Thanks for posting.
Dan