paul gough

Hi Krypto, My Sherline lathe and mill are both er 16 spindle versions. Thus far I have never had any need for the Morse 1 or 3/4 headstock accessories. There are or should say WAS a number of accessories offered with the er16 thread and a few with straight shanks to fit in the collets. Only once did I think of something I might want that Sherline did not and refused to make. That was the 22mm threaded boss that secures to the adjustable right angled mount to secure chucks to it. Got one made by a friend with his little Coventry dies but as yet have never used it. One thing I am considering is converting or making an er16 spindle tail stock as I consider them superior and more accurate in holding tooling also would use up less space on my 8” lathe. One thing I have that is an alternative to Sherline is the quick change tool post and holders by Luiz Ally in Brazil, Tryally Tech. These are very nice wedge type and have not had any issues, so if Sherline ones are no longer available then there is this as an alternative. News of any “micro lathe” products or alternative suppliers would be a useful piece of information, anyone who discovers something, let everyone know. Regards, Paul Gough.

Hi Krypto, thanks for your check on the taper sizes. It is a shame that Sherline has shut down so rapidly as it appears a lot of people are going to have to do without some things, it would have been nice if we had a “Last Orders” notification well before. Regards, Paul Gough.

Hi Chris, that is good to know, it would appear from this anything with. “0” Morse taper is suitable, just cut the appropriate amount off the small end. Thanks for the answer, Regards, Paul Gough.

Hi Chris, that would be a simple fix. But I don’t know if the major dia. of the Sherline and all the other “0” Morse taper accessories are the same. If they are the same size at the big end then any would do, just cut the excess length of the smaller section of the taper off. Can anyone verify the situation?
Regards, Paul Gough.

Thank you Krypto, had seen them some time back but was unaware they could supply the “Sherline” section of the Morse taper. Very good to know there is an alternative supplier. Regards, Paul Gough.