View Full Version : Weak tail stock during turning operations?
jcmbs
03-28-2009, 05:16 PM
Ok I like My shopsmith but I have issues with the tailstock, as it seems to continuously flex during turning operations requiring constant readjustment, work piece jump. Is there an updated stronger tailstock piece?
Jason
a1gutterman
03-28-2009, 05:35 PM
Ok I like My shopsmith but I have issues with the tailstock, as it seems to continuously flex during turning operations requiring constant readjustment, work piece jump. Is there an updated stronger tailstock piece?
Jasonhttp://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/images/smilies2/welcome.gif Jason!
To answer your question; no, there is no updated tailstock piece. Which model Shopsmith are you using? Is it a Mark V or an older unit? I believe that there was at least one other thread regarding this. As a novice turner, I can knot offer any advice, but it seems that most turners have knot had this problem, at least that is what I remember from the other thread...hopefully someone will "ring in" here and help you. :)
reible
03-28-2009, 06:59 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum!
Here is a post with a bit of a different twist but still about the tail stock... so have a read and see if anything there helps. If not post again and maybe we can figure out your problem and better yet a solution.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=2686
Ed
JPG40504
03-28-2009, 07:15 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum!
Here is a post with a bit of a different twist but still about the tail stock... so have a read and see if anything there helps. If not post again and maybe we can figure out your problem and better yet a solution.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=2686
Ed
For some reason I CANNOT GET THIS LINK TO WORK/???????
a1gutterman
03-28-2009, 07:16 PM
It is working fine for me.:)
JPG40504
03-28-2009, 07:28 PM
For some reason I CANNOT GET THIS LINK TO WORK/???????
Does for me also NOW! I had just 'updated' firefox with more than one shopsmith forum 'session' in the background. Canceling the one in the background(inactive) 'fixed' the problem. Really had fun with the 'embedded links' thread since NONE of those worked either!!!!:D
judaspre1982
03-28-2009, 09:43 PM
Make sure that the tailstock lock , when tightened, is adjusted so the cam screws apply equal pressure on the tubes of the tailstock. That seems to make a big difference in how much flex there is. ------Dave
JPG40504
03-29-2009, 01:31 AM
Make sure that the tailstock lock , when tightened, is adjusted so the cam screws apply equal pressure on the tubes of the tailstock. That seems to make a big difference in how much flex there is. ------Dave
If the 'lock' is installed properly this always happens. To make it 'proper' take them completely off the SS. Screw both screws all the way into the 'handle'(one is RH screw, the other is LH screw). Barely rotate the screws so they are in position to slide back onto the SS. Slide it back onto the ss 'grooves' and tighten. This will ensure the both screws protrude the same amount when adjusted.