The hole on top of your tail stock is a reservoir?for white lead.? White lead was used as a lubricant for dead centers.? The pin you show does not make any sense as the dobber that was in the hole from the factory was made of brass. Dobber was used to apply the lube on the end of the dead center. Dennis
That is a tool for greasing a dead center.
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Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:21:07 PM
Subject: Re: [DaltonLathes] Lot 4 tailstock screw broken
Hey Dennis I was just looking at the tailstock on my 9 inch dalton and I noticed it had a removable plug on it out of all the daltons I have or seen this is the only one I have.
On Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM, Dennis Turk via
OK you can repair the screw.? You need to make a replacement end to replace the broken one.? By facing off the broken part of the screw up to the larger diameter that passes through the screw in end of the tail stock.? Make a new part with a spud on it to go inside the hole you have created?in the acme thread screw.? Not sure this is all that clear but I have repaired?any number of broken or damaged lead screws this way.? ? You might be able to use a bolt to make this part so you don't?even have to cut threads.? ?You can use bushing lock locktight?and a small cross pin to secure your replacement?part.??
I’ve owned this Dalton six b-4 lot 5 s/n 294 for almost 20 years. I’ve always used it gently knowing how old it is, but today its age finally caught up to me. The screw that drives the tail stock in and out broken off drilling a 1/4 inch hole. I guess it was just its time.? The screw that drives the tail stock in and out broken in half. I’m assuming there was a crack from the keyway that slowly got larger overtime and it finally bit the dust today.
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Dennis Turk