When turning bowls or doing faceplate work, it is often convenient, or
neccessary to move the live center on the tail stock out of the way to the
far right side of the bed. That sharp little point on the live center is
often just at elbow height and can be quite painful if I'm not watching
where my right arm is (often). Other times, it's just nice to have the tail
stock completely out of the way. This pivot allows a very quick means to
move the tailstock on and off the bed without having to physically lift it
on or off.

Dick


"jloomis" wrote in message
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CAn I ask what the purpose of this device is for? Sorry for such a dumb
question, but I am interested. I have a jet lathe and have not used it
lately....
Lots of dust and debris to contend with......
I do not have a good vacuum system.
anyway, am curious about the use and application of this device.
Thanks,
jloomis
"Dick Mahany" wrote in message
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I really like the Robust tailstock Tilt-Away idea and decided to try and
make one for my Jet 1642 lathe. I wish I had done this long ago.
Completely eliminates what Bill Grumbine calls "turner's elbow" ! (I just
hope my amateur welding holds up). Thanks to Robust for the great idea.