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paul 1950	21/04/2015 11:27:51
143 forum posts 32 photos	having a clear out is this for the bin or eBay
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
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
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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