Lathe Stabilizer

[Paul39]

This was posted in a Practical Machinist Antique Machinery thread. The thought was it added weight to counteract the upward pull of the overhead belt drive. I suspect it would also calm down a wood lathe with a big out of round chunk mounted.

Paul

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/Asquith1/May%202010/a01.jpg

[RETIRED]

Aha, harmonic balancers.:D

[Allen Neighbors]

I'm impressed! :D

[hughie]

I take it he doesnt move his lathe around too much :U

[joe greiner]

Aha, harmonic balancers.:D
AKA "tuned mass dampers" in very tall buildings subject to earthquake and wind loads.

Cheers,
Joe