in one of the metal working magazines, about a year ago, there was an
article on converting the tailstock of a metal lathe in the way you wish -
might be worth looking at - I think it was home shop machinist, but I'm not
positive


"Anthony" wrote in message
...
Thanks George and William, for your ideas. I have tried the Vice grip and
ratchet and both make the task quicker, but I still have to reach over the
workpiece to make adjustments,(if I am making sense ) and its still a pain
in the butt! . I am after something I can buy or adapt to make the
changes to position from 'my' side of the lathe. Thanks for your ideas I
will use them untill I manage to get a part. Thanks again.
Anthony




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