12-25-2012, 07:25 AM
Nice install job and nice work from Ed.
I installed way wipers and felt on my tailstock years ago along with the compound etc on my 12 x 36 lathe, well worth the effort as it saved the lathe from a lot of wear. It also saves time with brushing away chips before moving them.
I made mine out of simple sheet metal folded in the vise, but one day I will get around to making them out of aluminum machined out.
Highly recommended to anyone without them and especially new lathes to save wear.
Dave
I installed way wipers and felt on my tailstock years ago along with the compound etc on my 12 x 36 lathe, well worth the effort as it saved the lathe from a lot of wear. It also saves time with brushing away chips before moving them.
I made mine out of simple sheet metal folded in the vise, but one day I will get around to making them out of aluminum machined out.
Highly recommended to anyone without them and especially new lathes to save wear.
Dave