Tiger
6th June 2005, 11:41 AM
Dear all,
I have a Hare and Forbes woodlathe, 900 b'w centres. When I am turning and wish to stop the work revolves until it comes to a dead stop which could take 30 secs or more. On some lathes I have seen a wheel which is attached to the headstock which can be grabbed and therefore slows the lathe down. I would like to put one on my lathe. The spindle hole in the headstock is about 12mm and there is no thread in it. I do need a small gap in there so I can feed a rod to eject the spur centre when it is stuck. I have thought about tapping a hole but not confident I can keep the drill perpendicular to the headstock. Any thoughts appreciated.
I have a Hare and Forbes woodlathe, 900 b'w centres. When I am turning and wish to stop the work revolves until it comes to a dead stop which could take 30 secs or more. On some lathes I have seen a wheel which is attached to the headstock which can be grabbed and therefore slows the lathe down. I would like to put one on my lathe. The spindle hole in the headstock is about 12mm and there is no thread in it. I do need a small gap in there so I can feed a rod to eject the spur centre when it is stuck. I have thought about tapping a hole but not confident I can keep the drill perpendicular to the headstock. Any thoughts appreciated.