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Thanks Catfish! We've added your Lathe Tailstock Drag Link to our Lathe Accessories category,
as well as to your builder page: Catfish's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-lathe-tailstock-drag-link"> <img src="/uploads/249356/homemade-lathe-tailstock-drag-link.jpeg"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-lathe-tailstock-drag-link">Lathe Tailstock Drag Link</a> <span> by <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/builder/Catfish">Catfish</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/lathe'>lathe</a>, <a href='https://www.homemadetools.net/tag/tie-rod'>tie rod</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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We have been doing this for 45 yrs or more. But good job anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catfish
So you can auto feed your tailstock. Interesting. I can't think of a use right now but it seems like it could come in handy some day. Neat.
Anytime the tail stock is doing work (like drilling, reaming) I use this method. Not taping though. Carriage feed is much more controlled and even, than cranking the tail stock hand wheel. Think large drills like 25 mm-50 mm. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_robotics
Excellent idea but poor implementation. The out-of-axis thrust on both your carriage and tail stock puts unnecessary strain on all parts (including the ways) and promotes wear. A direct link (see red line in pic) keeps thrust more in-line with the lathe design. Agree, not all off-axis thrust is removed but it is less.
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