A Tailstock Camlock for the Lathemaster 9x30

[BobWarfield]

Here's an easy project that makes the tailstock nicer to use: no more scratching around for a wrench:

More details on my web site:

http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCLatheTailLock.htm

Cheers,

BW

 

[Brass_Machine]

Hey Bob... That's a nice cam lock. I was just using my lathe thinking about making a cam lock. Nice job, I think I will be using that as a great guide for mine.


Eric

 

[BobWarfield]

Very easy to do. Be sure to read the section at the bottom of the build on things I would do differently the second time around!

Cheers,

BW

 

[Bernd]

Ou! Did I see chatter marks in the cam lock section picture. (me running and ducking as Bob throws tools)

Just kidding Bob. ;D

Nice job on the cam lock. Need to make one for the Grizzly 4000 I have. Will follow your write up on how to.

Bernd

 

[BobWarfield]

Ou! Did I see chatter marks in the cam lock section picture. (me running and ducking as Bob throws tools)

Just kidding Bob. ;D

Nice job on the cam lock. Need to make one for the Grizzly 4000 I have. Will follow your write up on how to.

Bernd

Yeah, in the snap ring groove. It was hanging too far out without support because I had the blinkin tailstock in pieces and was too lazy to reassemble it. The right answer is you don't need it at all as I discovered. It probably could've used a little stoning on the parting blade too.

There's also a dent in the piston cross bore barely visible from chucking it in the Kurt vise with a V-block. 12L14 is pretty soft and needs a little protection!

Cheers,

BW

 

[SmoggyTurnip]

Why didn't you use your cutoff holder with the insert?

 

[BobWarfield]

Why didn't you use your cutoff holder with the insert?

Much too wide for a snap ring. I did use the Aloris to part off a couple of pieces for the project.

BTW, I subsequently borrowed a tip from someone here (sorry, forgot who) and ground a quick little bit of positive rake onto the end of the blade. Made a world of difference.

Cheers!

BW

 

[howiesatwork]

Nice project and pictoral, Bob.
When I figure out how my 8X14 works, this is on the list of things to change.

 

[BobWarfield]

Bowie, I bet you'll love that 8x. These emco clones are bargains!

BW

 

[Rndmann9]

I made one for my 8x14 not near as much room to work with.

 

[Rndmann9]

Closer look at the lock

 

[Rndmann9]

Lever shaft was some scrap....well it all was really. None of the stock pieces were modified other than drilling a couple holes in the tail stock