PNUEMATIC TAIL STOCK

Eric Haberman designed and fabricated an air driven adjustable tail stock on his metal lath. The small air piston extends a push rod which spins the outer ring and causes the wheeled arms to grasp the tubing. This virtually eliminates any scarring of tubing, both fiberglass and metal, and permits longer lengths on a shorter lathe. You should be able to figure it out once you see it working. Run your mouse over each picture to see it operate.

The center ring hole is the same diameter as the head stock with the jaw teeth. The center ring is bolted to the base and the outer ring is what moves. The black hose is attached to an air chuck mounted on the back of the lathe.

To see larger images of these two examples click on the links below.

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