Parts Auctions, May 2011

I don't normally post links to online auctions but tonight I'm going to make an exception because I haven't posted anything here in a very long time and because I know that these parts may be of keen interest to somebody out there. I just happened upon these by accident while searching for other things. I am not the seller nor do I know who the seller is. Just a public service announcement of sorts.

Factory spur center, 7/8-14 tpi and MT1 tailstock cup center

Factory toolrest base

Standard Drive and Tailstock Centers

My lathe came with an original equipment drive spur center and a 3-inch faceplate. These are right-hand threaded at 7/8-14 tpi. You'll need a 1-1/8 inch open end or spanner wrench to loosen or tighten the drive center. Apparently there was a 6-inch diameter faceplate for the lathe as well but the seller had somehow lost track of it over the years.

Also included with the lathe that I bought were a Morse Taper #1 dead center and a cup center for use in the tailstock. These latter items were also original equipment.

The above standard accessories are sufficient for turning spindles and small bowls.