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4th May 2014, 11:38 PM #46
Hello Peter. Mine doesn't have any flats on the spindle, only the two holes for a 'C' spanner. Is your's the one with a 12" swing? (Mines the 10" version.)
And regarding the tailstock, I have the same problem and am constantly taking mine off and 'parking' it on the shelf below my workbench when I don't need it. A wooden bed extension isn't a bad idea. Might have to 'steal' it. (The idea, that is, not your extension.)... Steve
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Steve,
Mine is the same being the 10 " version with the the two holes. But using the thin angle grinder blade it will be easy to grind the flats for a spanner. With me it's not an urgent thing as I have two other lathes ready for use, but when I have time again I will do so. Should only take 30 minutes or so as I have a few good grinders.
Here is the link on what I did . I find that it's nice and handy for moving the tail stock out of the way for face plate turning. It also allows me to use a long extension of 300 mm with my live centre to still give tail stock support and get close to the centre, especially handy for making pendants.
Looking forward to your adaptation.
Peter.
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5th May 2014, 12:06 AM #48
Thank you very much for that Peter. More info than I expected.
I didn't think to grind some flats on the spindle.
I'll see what Brian Bennett says in his reply tomorrow first. You never know, he might have 'C' spanners to suit. otherwise, out with the angle grinder.
And I love your extension. I'm saving the link to your thread for inspiration, along with copies of your pics. Looks like just what the doctor ordered, though I'll have to make a new benchtop. I made mine the exact size of the lathe.... Steve
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5th May 2014, 12:14 AM #49
That is a great little set up there Peter.
What a friend of mine did in the states was very similar but he also had a keyed dovetail sliding 90º away from the lathe so his timber bed could slide backwards away from him as the user when parked.
Hope that makes sense.
You have done a ver sweet job of your extension BTW
Dave the turning cowboy
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5th May 2014, 12:18 AM #50
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5th May 2014, 05:39 PM #51
I got a reply from Pop's Shed today.
Unfortunately, they don't have any 'C' spanners, but they do have a Tommy Bar for me.... Steve
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5th May 2014, 08:28 PM #52
Steve, you get C spanners from industrial tooling suppliers - Blackwoods etc and they are industrial type and cost. the Tommy bar is a much wallet friendly proposition.
Pat
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5th May 2014, 08:36 PM #53
Thanks for that Pat. I did both a general Google search and an eBay search last night and couldn't find one the right size - 40mm. Nearest was 45mm to 55mm.
I really want a nice-fitting 40mm for my purpose.
I didn't think of Blackwoods, though. I'll have to try them.
Pop's Shed are going to give me a price on the Tommy Bar - it's covered.... Steve
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Visit your local bolt supplier and purchase a long hardened bolt of the right diameter, cut off the head and thread.
Bingo
Cheers
TimSome days I turns thisaway, somedays I turns thataway and other days I don't give a stuff so I don't turn at all.
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5th May 2014, 09:28 PM #55
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5th May 2014, 09:31 PM #56
You can always turn a custom handle for the HT bolt. Most Tommy bars are a bit on the thin and short side for a good grip . . .
Pat
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5th May 2014, 09:51 PM #57
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5th May 2014, 10:11 PM #58
I turn a handle every time I use a screwdriver
Dave the turning cowboy
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