Woodfast Lathe - Page 2

China · #16 22nd Jan 2012, 01:16 AM

Hyco was I believe the earlier name for Woodfast

mattwolfe · #17 22nd Jan 2012, 02:40 PM

it is an old school lathe used around the 80's and 90's we still have one at my school it does have a tendency to throw timber at you if you try to make hollow forms though

Robbo · #18 22nd Jan 2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mattwolfe

it is an old school lathe used around the 80's and 90's we still have one at my school it does have a tendency to throw timber at you if you try to make hollow forms though

I would say that that is operator error.

Geoff123 · #19 22nd Jan 2012, 11:02 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. I am waiting for the electrician to turn up to wire it in. Can't wait to fire it up and see how it goes. I was going to ask about why one lathe would have a higher predisposition to throw a job at you over any other. Thanks for clearing that up Robbo.

Oh, powderpost, whats he problem with the tool post?

Cheers.

Geoff123 · #20 17th Feb 2012, 07:24 PM

Hi Guys,
thanks for your assistance in identifying the Woodfast lathe. The electrician came in the other day and hooked it up for me. Here are a couple of pics of a lump of redgum I managed to turn into a basic bowel. Much fun.

powderpost · #21 17th Feb 2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff123

Oh, powderpost, whats he problem with the tool post?

Cheers.

The problem is with the tool rest, not the post. It is made from pressed metal and will flex. The latter tool rest is cast iron and is more erect. The leading edge of the tool rest should project beyond the face of the tool post, when working on a face plate job.
Jim

Geoff123 · #22 19th Feb 2012, 01:03 PM

Thanks Jim, I understand - got it. I did experience a bit of chissel bounce when making the bowl. I found another tool rest - made from cast iron - in the cabinet. I'll give it a try on the next project. Cheers Geoff