Data Sheet

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are tted with a #0 Morse arbor for use
in the tailstock for center drilling parts.
They also come with a #1 Morse arbor and
drawbolt for use in the headstock on the
lathe or mill. Adjustment keys are included. Chucks available
include a 5/32", 1/4" and 3/8" size.
5/32" Drill Chucks—These small chucks hold tiny drills from
size #80 up to 5/32". Because they have a #0 Jacobs taper
in the back, the adapter arbor must be pressed in, so it is not
interchangeable. P/N 1010 comes with a #1 Morse arbor and
P/N 1015 has a #0 Morse arbor. A sensitive drilling attachment
(P/N 1012) using this same chuck is available for the mill.
1/4" Drill Chucks—The 1/4" drill chuck has a threaded hole in the
back so it can accept either a #1 Morse or #0 Morse arbor.
Drills from 1/4" down to 3/32" can be held in the chuck. P/N
1072 comes with both arbors, a drawbolt and key for use on
either the lathe or the mill. P/N 3072 comes with just the #1
Morse arbor, drawbolt and key for use on the mill.
3/8" Drill Chucks—Like the 1/4" chucks, the 3/8" chuck has a
threaded hole to accept either a #1 or #0 Morse arbor. Drills
from 3/8" down to 3/32" can be held. P/N 1069 includes both
arbors, drawbolt and key, while P/N 3073 includes just the #1
Morse arbor, drawbolt and key.
Lathe Headstock Hard-Stop Kit, P/N 40116
Every Sherline headstock now includes
the holes to add an optional hard stop.
The hard-stop kit, P/N 40116*, includes
two hardened steel rods and a knurled
thumbscrew lock. The .242" diameter steel
rods are 4" and 8" long. A hole through the headstock base
allows the hard-stop rod to be set to contact the lathe table,
providing a hard stop for the Z-axis during turning operations.
(*Headstock not included)
Thread Cutting Attachment, P/N 3100
Common threads are most easily cut using taps and dies, but
it would be impossibly expensive to own a tap and die for
every conceivable thread size. Cutting threads on a lathe is
the traditional alternative and one of the real advantages of
owning a lathe. A lathe cuts threads by gearing the leadscrew
directly to the spindle. This is called “single pointing” a thread.
When the spindle turns, the saddle moves.
Sherline’s thread cutting attachment provides all the necessary
gears and support arms to cut any thread from 80 TPI down
to 5 TPI. Both left-hand or right-hand threads can be cut.
With this attachment and your lathe, you will never be stuck
without a way to come up with the right thread. Even if a tap
or die is available, you can set up and cut a thread faster than
you could get to the store and back to buy it, and you’ll save
yourself some money as well!
Steady Rest, P/N 1074
A steady rest supports longer work with
three adjustable brass pads that rub on the
outside surface of the part. It keeps long
parts from deecting away from the tool or
from wobbling while turning and centers
the end of a part for center drilling. Along
with a live center, this is one of the rst
accessories most lathe owners acquire.
Live Center, P/N 1197
The lathe comes with a “dead” (non
rotating) center for the tailstock. This is
the traditional way of supporting the free
end of long work, but a live center is more
popular for this task. On a “live” center, the
center point rotates in a ball bearing, turning with the work.
This eliminates the need for lubrication at the tailstock center
and prevents the buildup of heat from friction.
Digital Readouts, P/N 8200
Add the convenience of electronic digital readout to your
lathe. They can be ordered that way from the factory or you
can install them as an accessory later. Reads out to .0005"
or .01 mm plus a readout of spindle speed is also included.
Return the count on any axis to zero with the push of a button.
No more counting handwheel revolutions on long moves (For
instructions on installing DRO see page 37).
Digital Readout for the lathe
Learning About Other Accessories for Your lathe
The best place to learn about Sherline accessories is on our
website. Instructions for their use are posted there. A complete
list of accessories with links to instructions for each can be found
at sherline.com/product-information/sherline-accessory-
instructions/. If you do not have an Internet connection,
Sherline oers a collection of printed instructions called the
Sherline Accessories Shop Guide, P/N 5327. A color catalog
featuring the tools and accessories may be requested by calling
[phone] or [phone].
Additional Tips from Sherline Machinists
For some helpful tricks and tips when working with your
Sherline machines see sherline.com/tips/.
HANDWHEEL
HANDWHEEL DRIVES
SPINDLE SHAFT
(HANDWHEEL REMOVED
FOR CLARITY.)
LEADSCREW SHAFT
FIGURE 50—Sherline’s thread cutting attachment. (Handwheel
is removed for clarity.)