Thread: Router Lathe??

G'day John,I managed to get hold of one of these a few years back through Power Tools and Machinery in Bayswater Perth
I had a bit of a win because they had had it on the floor for a while and let me have it at cost when I approached them,I think I paid around $300 for it. It came with very little paperwork and had no brand name so I cannot give you it's origin.
Perhaps you could try contacting the above to see if they still have a source for it. I do Know that they are not WWW friendly at this point in time.Their ph# is 08 9272 3844 should you require it.
Hope this helps
Cheers

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Johnno

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Thanks for the info. Johnno. Iwill ring Perth forthwith, or sooner ! Will let you know if I have any luck.
Regards John.H.

Some time ago I traced the original manufacturer in the states who used to do a bit of advertising. He stated in a quite curt manner that the tool had been taken of the market and was no longer manufactured.

I remember some years ago seeing an article in "FINE WOODWORKING" that described a shopbuilt router lathe. Although I have searched and searched I can't find the original article. Should you come across it however, I would appreciate its location etc because it has long been my ambition to purchase or make a router lather. I hope this helps a little bit.

Roly

John, Check out a book called "Router Magic" by Bill Hylton. Gobs & Gobs of good stuff, including a sturdy router lathe.
Book is 45.95 (before GST that is) but well worth it !!
Good Luck

The book can be found at Woodworks Book & Tool Co. http://www.thewoodworks.com.au
Sorry for leaving this part out !!



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A while ago I found an idea in an American Wood (?) magazine which you might be interested in trying.

This "lathe" consisted of a long L shaped fence which was mounted onto the router table. The piece of timber to be turned, then had disks screwed to each end. The fence had adjustable stops mounted at each end to restrict the lateral movement.

To operate, you manually set the depth of cut & positioned the fence so it was centred on the work piece. You then manually slide the piece of work back & forward over the cutter while rotating the work piece.

A cove or similar bit was used for roughing down & more decorative bits used for more traditional turned effects.

Note on use of the disks at each end:
- same size disks produced a circular piece,
- different sizes produced a taper,
- shapes such as squares & pentagons could also be used. This is handy for fluting table legs etc with a vee or straight bit.

It is easily made (that said it is still on my to try out list) & appears to be quite versatile.

If you're interested, I'll see if I can dig up the relevant magazine.

Croz.

Thanks to everyone for all your help. Is'nt it great to have a bulletin board like this with asuch a wealth of experience at your finger tips, so to speak. Ufortunately I am not having a grat deal of success in my quest for a router lathe, but will keep trying. Johnno, the Perth company were less than helpful in that the person I spoke to, (after 3 non retuned phone calls) did'nt semto know orwant to, what I was talking about. I may have to resort to making my own as you suggest Coz, although I doubt my ability to do this since apprentice really does describe me. Also show me a part funded pensioner who has lots of money and I will show you someone who's fiddling the system!
Still, as they say ,
nil desperandum,carborundum. or somesuch! John H.

I've just discovered with pride,that I'm now a FULL MEMBER!
But I can assure you that my woodys' apprenticeship has a fair way to go, as has my word processing ability!
John.H.

G,day John,I will try my local bloke here as he is sub-branch to the parent company in Perth and a lot more helpful.If I meet with any success then I'll naturally get back to you.It surprises me that with the interest in this tool that there is'nt a more considerable profile within the market place.
Cheers

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Johnno

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John check this site out and you will get the Trend site in the U.K.and all the relevant info on the Routerlathe,just scroll down on the FULL PRODUCT LISTING arrow until you find what you are looking for. www.trendm.co.uk

Cheers have a good day and hope this helps

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Johnno

John-- I have e-mailed Trend in the U.K. and they replied that their Australian agent is MIK INTERNATIONAL in Burnside South Australia.
Their e-mail is [email protected]
Trend carry the Routerlathe,I have seen it on their website so you should be able to access it through the above.
Cheers and hope this helps you out.

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Johnno

Gooday.

John, cut this out or I might become redundant.

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Ian () Robertson
"We do good turns every day"

,In my book you could never become redundant.

You do many a good turn every day!!

Cheers

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Johnno

To All of Youse. I thought it was about time to bring you up to date with the "Great Router Lathe Search"! After a lot of searching and to cut a long story short I have ordered a machine direct from Trend Ltd in England (By the Way they have a great site on the net with lots of free downloads)They were very helpful., moreso than their Aussie Dist. M.K. in Adelaide (also agents for U-Beaut,I think)who were not interested in importing one for me. Particular thanks to Johnno who is a mine of info in general and put me on to this firm in particular.
What with the rate of exchange,import duty, shipping & G.S.bloodyT.its going to cost about $700 all up and should arrive in the next week or so. Thanks again to all.
Regards John H.