Replacement tailstock gib and pin?

[wiredneck]

Cleaning my smithy 1220 I noticed that the gibb for my tailstock along with the pin are missing and would like to order a new one. Where can I find a new gibb and pin for this machine?

 

[Dataporter]

Other than Smithy, I think you might have to make them. I could measure mine if you want the dimensions... You could look at Grizzley or one of the other 3 in 1 guys to see if you could find something that looks the same...

 

[wiredneck]

It would be great if you can get those dimensions for me. Do you know if smithy.com is down lately or not? When I try to go to that site it comes up as compromised, I can get to Detroit machine web site but not the smithy side of them.

 

[Dataporter]

Here's what my tailstock looks like. The gib is mild steel. I don't think any of these dimensions are very critical. You could use a piece of 1/4 X 1" steel and be fine. I used a piece of brass for the pin, but probably mild steel or aluminum or whatever would work. I also noticed that smithy.com is not working.

 

[wiredneck]

Awesome, thank you very much. Looks like I will do exactly as you suggested and use 1/4"x1" flat stock.