What lathe attachment do I need?

[tjb]

I have a 13 x 40 lathe that will hold stock up to 1 1/2" in diameter. I need to face a piece of 3/4" stock and a piece of 1" stock, both of which are 2+ feet long. When I put either of them in the machine, the excessive length sticking out the back wobbles significantly. Is there an attachment I can use to lock down the stock and eliminate the wobble?

Thanks for any advice.

Best regards,
Terry

 

[Ed ke6bnl]

People will make an atachment for the rear of the lathe that hopefully can fit over the rear of the spindle with 4 screws around the circumference that are adjustable to center the sticking out portion of the work stock I believe it is called a spider.

 

[tjb]

People will make an atachment for the rear of the lathe that hopefully can fit over the rear of the spindle with 4 screws around the circumference that are adjustable to center the sticking out portion of the work stock I believe it is called a spider.

Thanks, Ed.

I'll do a search on that.

Regards,
Terry

 

[RJSakowski]

For one or two pieces, I would just use three or four tapered wooden shims to center and stabilize the back end of the stock.

 

[Ed ke6bnl]

making a spider

 

[tjb]

Thanks, RJ.

That's a good quick-and-dirty tip to know. I'm actually right now watching a youtube video on a guy making a spider. Seems like it might be a good learning experience to make one. I'll keep you posted.

Regards,
Terry

 

[tjb]

making a spider

Thanks, Ed.

That's actually the video I just watched! Seems pretty straightforward.

Headed back to the shop to try and butcher a little bit of scrap metal.

Regards,
Terry

 

[kd4gij]

Sounds like the stock is bent. I would straighten it then run it.

 

[kd4gij]

I made plugs from Delrin with different size wholes for my lathe.

 

[tjb]

I made plugs from Delrin with different size wholes for my lathe.

Now that's a good idea. Do they simply press in or did you make a retainer of some sort?

Regards,
Terry