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Important Update Regarding Sherline Products
October 20, 2026
We would like to share an encouraging development regarding the future of Sherline Products.
We are currently in discussions with an American manufacturer regarding the potential purchase of Sherline’s intellectual property and remaining inventory. The goal of this proposed acquisition is to preserve and revitalize the Sherline brand while providing continued availability of replacement parts, accessories, and machines for our valued customers.
As these discussions progress, we have agreed to temporarily suspend accepting new orders, effective October 19, 2026. This will allow us to preserve our remaining inventory while negotiations are underway.
Although no final agreement has been reached, we are hopeful that this opportunity will provide a positive path forward for the Sherline name and the customers who have trusted our products for more than five decades.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty during this transition. We will share additional information as soon as it becomes available.
Our greatest hope is that the Sherline legacy of quality, precision, and American craftsmanship will continue for generations to come.

Karl Rohlin III and Charla Papp
Co-Owners, Sherline Products, Inc.
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Adjustable Right-Angle Tailstock

SKU: 3702 Categories: , ,

Product Description

The adjustable right angle tailstock supports the end of long stock held in the rotary table when it is in the vertical position. This allows you to accurately rotate a part between centers for milling or drilling operations.

Because of “tolerance buildup” in the various parts used to place the rotary table in the 90° position, it is not possible to build a tailstock that would come out exactly on center each time. By using a split base design with slightly oversize holes, the height of the tailstock center is adjustable slightly. Once set to exactly match your rotary table/right angle attachment combination, it should not need to be readjusted. It will work with both the Right-Angle Attachment and the Tilting Angle Table in the 90° position.

Here is a sample setup to cut a gear using the rotary table mounted to the right angle attachment. An adjustable right angle tailstock steadies the other end of the long shaft.
Here is a sample setup to cut a gear using the rotary table mounted to the right angle attachment. An adjustable right-angle tailstock steadies the other end of the long shaft.

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Download PDF 3702 Instructions

Instructions PDF Download

Minimum Height 2.574″ (65.3796 mm)
Maximum Height 2.792″ (70.9168 mm)
Centerline from base to center 2.686″ (68.2244 mm)
Centerline of rotary table to tailstock 2.70″ (68.58 mm)
Height of tailstock base 2″ (50.8 mm)
30561 (2) 10-32 T-nuts
37230 Right Angle Tailstock Case
37240 Right Angle Tailstock Base
40080 X-axis Handwheel Assembly
40220 Feed Screw Assembly
40270 Tailstock Spindle .618-.619
40330 (2) 10-32 X 5/8″ SHC Screw
40390 No. 0 Morse Center Assembly
40500 10-24 X 3/4″ SHC Screw
40590 Washer 1/4″
40660 (2) #10 Washer 3/16
40860 Tailstock Locking Screw Grommet
40870 Tailstock Spindle Locking Screw Assembly

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