Lathe Headstock Extender to Machine Larger Diameters.

[Me2]

Hi all, I did a modification a number of years ago to extend the swing capability of my lathe from 330mm turning diameter to around 700mm turning diameter without physically modifying the lathe to achieve this. It was completed a number of years ago and has allowed me to do jobs I wouldn't have otherwise been able to do given the physical restrictions of the lathe. With very limited space in my shop I like to be able to adapt my existing gear to do work that does push the boundaries of its design capabilities. I do my due diligence on this type of design and run the numbers to ensure everything runs within a safe margin to avoid any stress/strain or damage. A VFD is a requirement on this particular setup to allow a timed acceleration rate of around 5 seconds to be quickly programmed in to avoid any strain on the headstock gearing. Being able to turn up Turret Extenders for my mill and rear wheels for Traction Engines can all be done in house very easily.
Cam