Turning – Lathe – Tailstock
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Fridie, Jr., Willmon (Department: 3722)
Turning
Lathe
Tailstock
C082S152000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11442545
ABSTRACT:
Woodturners who make bowls frequently find that the unoccupied tailstock limits the path of the tool handle. The normal solution is to manually remove the tailstock from the lathe and set it on the floor or a work bench. Tailstocks can be heavy and manual removal and reinstallation might be needed several times during the production of a single piece. The invention provides a means to get the tailstock out of the turners way via a short bed extension that is pivotally mounted on the end of the lathe bed. To use it, the tail stock is slid back onto the extension, a hold down is released, and the tailstock is tilted away from the user. After tilting, a second set of ways lines up with the existing bed, allowing full use of the additional length afforded by the invention. The invention allows the tailstock to be easily returned to its normal position.
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