Metal lathe levered cross slide twin tool post needs ID

[PinchPoint]

Hi,
I just purchased this today. I can't find one quite like it on the net. I need to know what it fits so I can sell it on ebay. With a little cleaning it may be worth a few bills! Any he;p would be appreciated. Thanks...

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[nine4gmc]

Crazy looking, GL with sale.

 

[1Garageman]

Is this the same thing here?
If so I found it on this webpage.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/cataract/

 

[PinchPoint]

Close mine has knurled nuts to adjust depths. They perform the same way. The home had a craftsman lathe.

 

[nine4gmc]

Well now you know it's probably a double tool cross slide, just look for a maker mark or take some measurements so someone may be able to identify what it will fit.

 

[ttpete]

Looks like it's for use with a turret setup. I have a similar one for a 10" Logan.

 

[PinchPoint]

Well now you know it's probably a double tool cross slide, just look for a maker mark or take some measurements so someone may be able to identify what it will fit.

I think someone painted over the makers mark.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Looks like that would be used for two different cutting tools. One in front of the work and one behind the work with the tool bit upside down or the direction of rotation reversed. That would be for a production setup for a manual lathe made long before the cnc lathes and computers replaced all that setup time.

 

[ttpete]

Looks like that would be used for two different cutting tools. One in front of the work and one behind the work with the tool bit upside down or the direction of rotation reversed. That would be for a production setup for a manual lathe made long before the cnc lathes and computers replaced all that setup time.

Typically, one tool would be some type of form cutter, and the other a parting tool to cut the finished piece off. Then the stock would be advanced to make the next piece.