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  1. 15th November 2008, 04:16 PM #1
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    Default What is this for ??? (toolrest)

    This came with the lathe, and I just can't work out what it's for. It fits into the tool rest holders. And the cone part is bearing mounted and rotates..ANY IDEA'S ??


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    Curious.

    Hole right through? Maybe for holding something round at one end while drilling a hole in it ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsser View Post
    Curious.

    Hole right through? Maybe for holding something round at one end while drilling a hole in it ....
    I was thinking the same thing , whatever it is, it is home made by the looks of it
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsser View Post
    Curious.

    Hole right through? Maybe for holding something round at one end while drilling a hole in it ....
    My thoughts too Ern, perhaps for supporting a long pepper mill or lamp spindle whilst drilling. I notice a nease gripple for lubrication also.
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  7. 15th November 2008, 05:47 PM #6
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    Could be used for longhole drilling of lamps on a lathe without a hollow tailstock
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Timber Turner View Post
    Could be used for longhole drilling of lamps on a lathe without a hollow tailstock
    I agree.
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    Both Jim and agree with me? Now that's scary.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Timber Turner View Post
    Both Jim and agree with me? Now that's scary.
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    I've no idea and tend to agree with the brains trust above, but the cup/funnel end has me intrigued. Is it some sort of vacuum attachment?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    I've no idea and tend to agree with the brains trust above, but the cup/funnel end has me intrigued. Is it some sort of vacuum attachment?
    The cone will self centre the round (or square) end of a spindle

    Then when the drill is passed through the hole it will be centred in the end of the spindle.

    The hole is drilled half way, the spindle is then reversed and drilled from the other end, then, if you are lucky the holes line up.

    That's the theory.

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    Digesting everything, it's a one-wheel self-centering steady rest, or words to that effect, and a very fine idea. A hollow tailstock would facilitate alignment of a long stationary drill bit; a powered drill wouldn't need the rotational capability. A drill chuck in the tailstock would function the same way, but for shorter bits.

    As I said, a very fine idea, begging to be put on the bucket list. Not just for lamps, though: tool handles immediately come to mind too.

    Thanks for posting it, Troy.

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