Something For Barrel Work

[Big Bore Builder]

So what am I building here? You experienced lathe hands will have a prety good idea.

 

[pdentrem]

Ball bearing center for your tail stock?

 

[ScrapMetal]

I'll guess a swivel rest/turret for some heavy iron. :biggrin:

-Ron

 

[ozzie46]

A "spider" for the rear of the lathe spindle?

Ron

 

[ScrapMetal]

All kidding aside, (yeah, right ) :biggrin: - A steady rest?

-Ron

 

[boringbar]

Ozzie46 is correct, spider for the headstock, outboard side. Hope I'm right, do I win the car and cruise to Hawaii?

 

[pdentrem]

Spider would not require internal bearings, and the bore size of the bearings shows that it is a ball bearing center. The picture also shows that it is mounted into a tapered sleeve by the looks of things. The faceplate may be some misdirection!

But I have been wrong many times!

 

[Tony Wells]

Faceplate is a red herring. Object being bored for bearings is mounted in spindle taper.

 

[jgedde]

Ozzie46 is correct, spider for the headstock, outboard side. Hope I'm right, do I win the car and cruise to Hawaii?

That's what I thought but I was thrown off by the bearings. What're they for?

John

 

[boringbar]

The bearing sits inside the spyder and allows the barrel to rotate freely with total support. Much smother than just snugging up the barrel on brass pads. I still want that car and trip for the correct answer.