Clockguy
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Occasionally in the shop I have to turn a new minute wheel arbor. This is a short pin (usually less than an inch) that has a square base and is threaded to screw into the front plate of the clock. While reading one of John Wilding's books I noticed a reference to a "taper turning top slide" but he says nothing more about it. I would like to make one but can't find anything on Google. I know there are other ways to do the job but I like making tools and this sounds like a fun project. This has nothing to do with the tapering attachment found on many large lathes. It fits on the front of a Sherline or Unimat type lathe and is for small jobs only. If you can help please advise. Cheers, JL