SBL Tailstock Extension Modification

jockofthelowveld · May 9, 2012

I just built a 3 1/2" length of travel 10L tailstock extension for a gunmaker in the Western US.

That is the last one as I am no longer going to build them. I hope that all of you that I have built them find them as useful as I do on my SBL 10L and 9N.

Regards;
Steve

Vladymere gr · May 10, 2012

Thanks Steve

Though I have not yet started using my SB 10L (still building the shop) I am so glad I had you make the modification for me. I know that it will be extremely usefull. The quality of your work is superb.

Your silent lathe modification is a thread I documented and I intend to add this mod to my lathe when I get up and running.

I hope you are well and that health is not the reason you are stopping this work.

Again, thank you Steve.

Eric Easterling aka Vlad

TDegenhart · May 10, 2012

This sounds like an interesting topic for SBL 10L users. Perhaps a few photos, drawings or WEB sites?

Tom

Vladymere gr · May 10, 2012

Tom,

This is the thread where Steve introduced his service to perform the tailstock modification. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...ajor-tailstock-spindle-length-mod-10l-193585/

This the the thread where Steve eliminated gear train noise by building an alternate lead screw drive. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/eliminated-all-gear-train-noise-191190/

Vlad

TDegenhart · May 11, 2012

I have thought about something similar for some time, but what held me back was the slop(?) in the front of the casting. I am not sure if this is intended or as a result of wear, I suspect wear, that would require reboring and honing the hole for the ram. With the slot in the bottom for the key, I was not quite sure how to handle this, possibly someone with a Sunnen hone. Your thoughts?

Tom

jkl · May 11, 2012

Steve did mine and it allows me to use my Newall Dro and not loose any working room.

John

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