Woodturning is Wheelie Great Fun!

[Ozartisan]

Had the honour of teaching my first wheelchair bound woodturning student last week!
Needless to say, the woodchips have done their work and she is well & truly HOOKED! :U
I have modified the legs on one of the DVRs to be adjustable through quite a range.
Can set it for a shortie on a low wheelchair to a seven foot giant!
Much safer than using ramps & platforms and gives access to all parts of the lathe. Allows better body positioning for each planned cut.
Have a couple of pics for you to see how it was done.
I will be domonstrating at the Trend Timbers stand at the Sydney Woodshow (not with this stand tho). Would love forumites to come & say hi!
Cheers
Peter
Ozartisan

[hughie]

Good design, I like the locking screws on the legs, good idea. :2tsup:. We have a few wheelie turners in the forum who would find this useful.

[John Lucas]

That's pretty cool. I could possibly do that with my small lathe but my big one weighs too much. I would need a hydraulic lift to raise and lower it.

[wheelinround]

Peter sorry just found this even after the heads up.

That is excellent plenty of room to move and not a lot of steel to transfer the colder during these few months.

She looks hooked for sure.

Will call at the stand and chat

Ray