I was trolling through Ebay today and remembered seeing this. Might be what
you are looking for.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ge=search&fgtp

If that doesn't work I searched for Craftsman Lathes Tail Stock and got 3
hits on Ebay.

Unless your a good machinist or know one, I'd be hesitant about making
something up. The tailstock is designed to support the piece while turning,
and apply some pressure to the piece.

Good luck,
JD

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

"woodslave" wrote in message
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I'm new to woodworking and particularly turning. I recently purchased
an old craftsman lathe with a good motor. It is missing the pointed piece
that actually holds the tail end of the wood on the tailstock. I have
checked the sears website and the part or parts that were originally used
for that have been discontinued. I was thinking about having one made at a
local machine shop. I think I need just a circular point welded to a nut
that threads onto the tailstock assembly. Is there a certain angle I
should use for the point? I'm thinking about 60 degrees would be OK.
Better yet is there somewhere else I can get this item or something else I
can use in place of it?

Thanks
woodslave