any idea what this is

[paul 1950Participant @paul1950]

having a clear out is this for the bin or eBay

[paul 1950Participant @paul1950]

[Anonymous]

It is used on a capstan unit, or lathe, for turning features on the end of the work; basically a roller box, without the rollers. What is the diameter of the mounting shank?

Andrew

[paul 1950Participant @paul1950]

3/4" Thanks its now looking useful

[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

If you decide to get rid give me a shout

Ian

[paul 1950Participant @paul1950]

now I know what it is it looks like something I should have, this is a cleaver forum.

[Capstan SpeakingParticipant @capstanspeaking95294]

I agree with Andrew. I does look like a home brew "roller box." A roughing and a finishing/chamfering stage in one.

Be very careful if you use it.

[paul 1950Participant @paul1950]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARNER-SWASEY-GISHOLT-BOX-TURNING-TURRET-LATHE-CUTTER-TOOL-HOLDER-1-1-2-shank-/111287443393

 

found one

[paul 1950Participant @paul1950]

it came with a Seneca Falls star lathe that i am getting rid of but it has c Taylor stamped on it so it must be off one of their capstan lathes so not much use to me so it's off to eBay for auction as i do not have a clue what it is worth. thanks for all your help.

[Lionel TitchenerParticipant @lioneltitchener]

There was a company called Taylor that sold capstan tooling in the Birmingham area back in the 70's

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