View Full Version : Morse 2 extension?
iclark
04-07-2009, 03:04 AM
Shopsmith sells one that I use (actually you need two) very cheap, it extends the live center. You have to call and ask for it, I have never seen a part number it comes with the Lathe Duplicator.
I have 2 used lathe duplicators (one of each design) and neither of them came with an extender.
both of the parts list breakdowns show a number of optional parts:
the 555210 round, 555212 square, and 555213 diamond cutters and
505602 Tailstock Live Center.
the newer one also lists the 555278 cone cutter.
the SS site describes the 505602 as the "Live Cup Center" and notes that it is required for use with the Lathe Duplicator. (and currently on sale(?) for $31.56)
can you tell us some more about the extender that you got from SS?
Ivan
paulmcohen
04-07-2009, 11:17 PM
I have 2 used lathe duplicators (one of each design) and neither of them came with an extender.
both of the parts list breakdowns show a number of optional parts:
the 555210 round, 555212 square, and 555213 diamond cutters and
505602 Tail stock Live Center.
the newer one also lists the 555278 cone cutter.
the SS site describes the 505602 as the "Live Cup Center" and notes that it is required for use with the Lathe Duplicator. (and currently on sale(?) for $31.56)
can you tell us some more about the extender that you got from SS?
Ivan
You need unscrew the shaft from the head of the "Live Cup Center" (no easy trick with scratching something), Shopsmith then sells (and I though one came with the duplicator) a ~1.5" rod the same diameter as the shaft, the rod has a threaded hole in one end and and matching threaded rod in the other. You then insert this between the head and shaft and your "Live Cup Center" gets 1.5" longer, you can insert up the two giving you a few extra inches of reach.
There are pictures of all the various solutions on previous posts about this topic.
reible
04-08-2009, 05:59 PM
Hi,
FYI
Just happen to have my shopsmith live center out today and thought I shoot a few pictures of how it comes apart...
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Ed
iclark
04-08-2009, 10:47 PM
Paul and Ed,
thank you both for the follow ups and pictures.
Paul,
the lathe duplicators may come with the extensions. just because I didn't seem to get one with either one of my used ones may just mean that they are sitting in work bench drawers at previous owners.
I am a little surprised that I can't find it on the parts list. when I remember where I put it, I'll try looking in the manual.
Ivan
navycop
11-17-2009, 01:52 AM
You need unscrew the shaft from the head of the "Live Cup Center" , a ~1.5" rod the same diameter as the shaft, the rod has a threaded hole in one end and a matching threaded rod in the other. You then insert this between the head and shaft and your "Live Cup Center" gets 1.5" longer, you can insert up the two giving you a few extra inches of reach.
Would a piece of threaded (inside and out) pipe work the same way??
dusty
11-17-2009, 05:18 AM
Paul and Ed,
thank you both for the follow ups and pictures.
Paul,
the lathe duplicators may come with the extensions. just because I didn't seem to get one with either one of my used ones may just mean that they are sitting in work bench drawers at previous owners.
I am a little surprised that I can't find it on the parts list. when I remember where I put it, I'll try looking in the manual.
Ivan
The part number might help. It is 505602 and is shown in the online catalog.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=505602&Submit=Find+Item
JPG40504
11-17-2009, 09:36 AM
Paul and Ed,
thank you both for the follow ups and pictures.
Paul,
the lathe duplicators may come with the extensions. just because I didn't seem to get one with either one of my used ones may just mean that they are sitting in work bench drawers at previous owners.
I am a little surprised that I can't find it on the parts list. when I remember where I put it, I'll try looking in the manual.
Ivan
The part that comes with the lathe duplicator is not a M2F to M2M extender. It is a spacer to be used with the live tailstock center.
It has 1/2"-18 threads with male on one end and female on the other.
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As noted earlier you need to 'ask' for it(it is not in any catalog/online).
The lathe duplicator 'manual' I have lists it as a SPACER with pn 514704.