a different lathe taper attachment?

[John Hill]

Sure just put a CNC conversion on the lathe.

A gear train between the carriage hand wheel and the cross slide screw could hardly be described as CNC.. :-\

 

[Billyblacksmith]

Hi Guys,
I have looked at a number of taper attachments but I feel the need to mull over a set of blueprints before starting the project. Have you any ideas where I can pick up a good set of working drawings.

Looking for your help here...
It's a super site and hope there's someone out there with the knowledge to help settle this query.

 

[deverett]

Have a look at Chris Heapy's design. Although it is for a Myford, it could easily be modified for other makes of lathe. Drawings, pictures and construction notes are all there. He also has a profile copying attachment that fits to the TTA.

http://www.astronomiainumbria.org/a...ica/easyweb.easynet.co.uk/_chrish/taper-t.htm

Several other good lathe attachments on his site.

Dave
The Emerald Isle

 

[kd0afk]

Is there anywhere to buy dovetailed bar stock? I could cut the slide on my lathe but not the long piece.

 

[trev1]

If you were to search for "tubalcain" on youtube, I am sure he has a video showing his own made taper attachment, made from bar stock. His methods are usually basic and dead accurate, and machiningwise, there isnt much he hasn't done.