wood turning in the garden

[jow104]

Our Spring and summer weather are just around the corner here in the UK and my thoughts are turning to turning.

I am not happy about turning in my workshop it is so cluttered and I know what the shavings content can be like after a turning job.

Has anyone here made a trolley system so they can take their lighter type lathes out into the garden and work?

[dai sensei]

I bought this one off ebay, works a treat:

http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f8/128590d1265015460-mobile-vicmarc-vl100-product1_29074.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f25/129100d1265535695-brisbane-gold-coast-surounding-areas-bar-b-q-feb-7th-zarguldsbbq_6.jpg

[joe greiner]

Not exactly a trolley system, but I previously had some timbers bolted on both sides of two trees with all-thread across the gap, sort of like this:

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The timbers were permanently installed, more or less level. I fetched my old 1929 Delta in and out of the house, along with separate motor mount. I used large wing nuts for attachments. 'Twas a PITA, actually, but cleanup was more tidy. Now, I work only indoors, and reduce clutter as best I can.

Cheers,
Joe

[jow104]

:):):)

Yeah ok thats turning as well.

[jow104]

Thanks Joe, thats an idea with timber fixed to bottom of legs etc.

[artme]

For anyone else interested I noticed that Hare and Forbes has the same trolley Neil has for a good price.

[Allen Neighbors]

Has anyone here made a trolley system so they can take their lighter type lathes out into the garden and work?

I bought this little trolley that will hold up to 500 lbs, the tires are 127mm ( 5") dia. Rolls easily. Hydraulic-pedal operated. Not tall enough for standing, but great for sitting down turning. :2tsup:

[turnerted]

Just fit casters to your current stand . Wheel the lot to where you want it .Use a short length of wood to lever up each end in turn and put a suitable block under the end so's the wheels are just clear of the ground . As long as you don't want to turn big out of balance lumps of wood it works fine . This is the system our club uses with no problems .

Ted

[jow104]

Thanks for replies, some useful suggestions there.