paul 1950 | 21/04/2015 11:27:51 |
143 forum posts 32 photos | |
Andrew Johnston | 21/04/2015 11:36:20 |
![]() 7061 forum posts 719 photos | It is used on a capstan unit, or lathe, for turning features on the end of the work; basically a roller box, without the rollers. What is the diameter of the mounting shank? Andrew
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paul 1950 | 21/04/2015 12:08:21 |
143 forum posts 32 photos | 3/4" Thanks its now looking useful |
Ian Parkin | 21/04/2015 12:25:56 |
![]() 1174 forum posts 303 photos | If you decide to get rid give me a shout
Ian |
paul 1950 | 21/04/2015 12:40:31 |
143 forum posts 32 photos | now I know what it is it looks like something I should have, this is a cleaver forum. |
Capstan Speaking | 21/04/2015 12:56:02 |
![]() 177 forum posts 14 photos | I agree with Andrew. I does look like a home brew "roller box." A roughing and a finishing/chamfering stage in one. Be very careful if you use it. |
paul 1950 | 22/04/2015 09:42:28 |
143 forum posts 32 photos | http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARNER-SWASEY-GISHOLT-BOX-TURNING-TURRET-LATHE-CUTTER-TOOL-HOLDER-1-1-2-shank-/111287443393 found one
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paul 1950 | 22/04/2015 16:06:22 |
143 forum posts 32 photos | it came with a Seneca Falls star lathe that i am getting rid of but it has c Taylor stamped on it so it must be off one of their capstan lathes so not much use to me so it's off to eBay for auction as i do not have a clue what it is worth. thanks for all your help. |
Lionel Titchener | 16/05/2015 21:00:28 |
26 forum posts 5 photos | There was a company called Taylor that sold capstan tooling in the Birmingham area back in the 70's |
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