Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Sherline Lathe - Lever Action Tail Stock

I really wish I had made this  years ago but now I have it.

With the 0.050" per turn on the standard tail stock it takes some time to get a deep hole drilled.

I did some research to see which mechanism might work out and then bought a tail stock blank to build from.


 I get over 1.25' travel

I bought a No. 0 taper reamer so I can use all of the set-ups from the standard tail stock

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  1. mikeFebruary 7, 2018 at 5:15 PM

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  2. mikeFebruary 7, 2018 at 5:24 PM

    Real nice idea. I agree with your frustration at the slow progress of drilling with the Sherline. How's about some contraption to make drilling with the mill spindle faster?

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    1. Tom CarboneFebruary 8, 2018 at 5:50 AM

      Yeah, drilling with the mill is dangerous because there is no feedback
      this guy kinda nailed it
      http://pleasantcovemodels.com/sdril.html

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  3. MillJanuary 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    Tom,
    I have some questions on your sherline tailstock sensivetive drill revision.

    I have a sherline and need to do the same!

    Can I call you some time next week?

    I also work in advanced body innovation group at GM, WTC. 34 yrs and out!

    Steven Lang Columbus Michigan
    Millingchips@gmail.com
    586 907 0695

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