On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:24:33 GMT, woodslave wrote:

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

As others have said, you don't need a Craftsman part.. any center that fits your
lathe will be fine..

I recommend this one:

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3727

it seems pricey, but I've been abusing it for 2 years of daily turning and
haven't hurt it yet..

I love the interchangeable points and cups and the magnet to hold them makes
changing them easy.. YMWV

Have a great time and welcome to the addiction..



"My name is Mac, and I'm a woodturner...."


mac

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