Hi all
I am looking for a tailstock for a Mirac PC or the drawings or a sample unit to allow me to make one, can anybody help?
Graham
Tailstock Wanted
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skipper_steam
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Re: Tailstock Wanted
Hi,
Is this still an active requirement?
I have made an adaptor that fits a Myford 7 series tailstock to a Mirac PC bed.
I can supply a drawing and photograph if you still need something.
Is this still an active requirement?
I have made an adaptor that fits a Myford 7 series tailstock to a Mirac PC bed.
I can supply a drawing and photograph if you still need something.
Re: Tailstock Wanted
Hi,
I am still looking for one, that would be great, thanks for the offer.
Graham
I am still looking for one, that would be great, thanks for the offer.
Graham
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skipper_steam
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Re: Tailstock Wanted
Finally I tidied up my drawings for the Myford tailstock adaptor to fit a Mirac PC.
Attached are drawing files and photographs.
You may notice that I fitted some captive brass shims where the tailstock sits on the adaptor this was to finally achieve correct centre alignment. Without this the machining would be much more dificult as I had to measure Mirac centre heights etc. Also this allows for variations that may be present as not all Myford tailstocks may be dimensionally identical (wear and re-scraping/grinding etc.)
Hopefully this will provid eneough info to inspire you to build your own. I can answer specific queries if you have them.
Peter Jackman
Attached are drawing files and photographs.
You may notice that I fitted some captive brass shims where the tailstock sits on the adaptor this was to finally achieve correct centre alignment. Without this the machining would be much more dificult as I had to measure Mirac centre heights etc. Also this allows for variations that may be present as not all Myford tailstocks may be dimensionally identical (wear and re-scraping/grinding etc.)
Hopefully this will provid eneough info to inspire you to build your own. I can answer specific queries if you have them.
Peter Jackman
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- End view of adaptor in position with Mirac bed end cover replaced.
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- General view of adaptor and tailstock fitted.
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- View showing adaptor in position without Mirac bed end plate in place
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- UNDER RAIL (MIRAC TAILSTOCK ADAPTOR).pdf
- 2 off these rails screwed under the channel base simulate the myford bed.
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- MIRAC T.STOCK BED CLAMP.pdf
- This clamp locks the channel base to the Mirac bed when slid horizontally to the work position.
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- CHANNEL BASE (MIRAC TAILSTOCK ADAP).pdf
- This channel is the main adaptor component.
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