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    Lathe powered tailstock

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    Last edited by Jon; Oct 14, 2021 at 01:59 PM.

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

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    thanks for feedback, appreciated
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    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:




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

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    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
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