Dirt cheap power tailstock feed for your lathe

[Tmate]

Many years ago I came up with a simple power feed arrangement for the tailstock on my 9" South Bend when drilling, tapping, etc.

I got a two piece clamping shaft collar with an ID the same size as my tailstock spindle. Then I made a forked bracket that engaged the shaft collar as shown in the photo. Bingo, I had a power tailstock feed. Just slightly loosen the tailstock clamp and let the carriage pull it along at the desired feed rate.

 

[YYCHM]

https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...tic-tailstock-feed-for-your-metal-lathe.2825/

 

[Tmate]

YYCHM - You found me!

 

[Tmate]

https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.c...tic-tailstock-feed-for-your-metal-lathe.2825/

Thanks for posting. I didn't realize you had already posted a link to my thread on homemade tool.net.