Lathe powered tailstock

[Mr. Factotum's Workshop]

Lathe Powered Tailstock

[nova_robotics]

That's a great idea. I'm going to modify my lathe. Great work!

[Mr. Factotum's Workshop]

thanks for feedback, appreciated
mr f

[DIYer]

Thanks Mr. Factotum's Workshop! We've added your Tailstock Power Feed to our Lathes category,
as well as to your builder page: Mr. Factotum's Workshop's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Tailstock Power Feed by Mr. Factotum's Workshop

tags: power feed, tailstock

[Daturat100r]

Old school method for linking tailstock to saddle was to have a drop on bit of chain to link them

[Mr. Factotum's Workshop]

Yes, correct, i didn't use a chain here due to lack of bed length, thus restricting the distance of movement of tailstock
thanks for feedback
mr f