When I got the LMS 5200 I knew I wanted to add the tailstock lever to the tools options
I came up with this design that fits in to my "retrofit" theory
I ordered another complete tailstock and designed a system that I think meets all requirements
The main complication is being able to get the MT2 OUT after you slam it home
The tailstock converts pretty easily
After using it a couple of times I realized that the small thumb wheel was totally inadequate because it has to be turned in the 1.5" to engage the MT and kick it out so I went back to the original hand wheel.
I remade the lever out of 0.25" aluminum and now have a much more robust product.
I get over 1.5" of travel and retain the exact features of the original tailstock
Basic cad design
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