How many tool handles from one board

[Cklett]

Hi CK. Did you turn the ferrules? And thread them? What do you think of the accu burr? Love the lathe, hope your other one isn't getting jealous!!

Yes, I did. As Ian also noticed correctly the lathe is very simple and has no power feed for threading. So I used a die to cut the thread.
The shape of the ferrule part, I did freehand with the little tool rest and using cutter like they use on watch maker lathes. It's quite fun actually.

The Accu-Burr is really good. Not essential, but it does exactly what the supplier claims. It is dead easy to turn a bur with that and takes the guesswork out of it. I was still struggling with card scraper. But I am also sure I would have gotten the hang of sharpening them eventually. So it is not needed, but nice.

I like that lathe too! It looks like a very solid thing, with a hefty cross-slide that won't deflect on a heavy cut. Not having a driven lead-screw means no powered thread-cutting, but I do most threading with dies anyway. .....

We look forward to seeing some pretty interesting projects in the near future.....

Cheers,

You got that right, Ian. It is a very basic lathe. And it is tiny. Not as capable as yours. Only small stuff. Good thing is I can just move it around in my workshop. Which I like. I got it for a very good price. So I thought, why not. Upgraded it with an industrial sewing machine server motor. That came with mounting brackets and speed controller and everything.




Anyway, it is very tiny. I'm not sure what exciting stuff I might produce. I am sure I am going to stretch it.

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[IanW]

Ck, it's bigger than the first lathe I used for making tool parts, & much more solid-looking. Adding the variable-speed motor was a very good move, I think. Do you have a Jacobs chuck for the tailstock? That, & maybe an inexpensive knurling tool will be about the only accessory you'll need for starters, you can make other bits for it as required. Simple is good in some ways, no gears to clatter & wear, & you'll soon find ways to get around not having a screw feed - hand-feeding is a bit tedious but you can get a better finish than I get with my simple fixed-speed screw, I often disengage it when making finishing cuts.

I like that you've already made a tool rest for freehand turning, that's an art in itself - sort of similar to wood turning, but with differences, especially tool shapes. Might be useful to find an old book on the subject. Because of the way the cross-slide is made on mine, I haven't figured out how to fit a solid tool rest to it, but it would be handy for making more decorative tool knobs etc. I do a bit on my wood lathe, but it doesn't manage the slower speeds so well & a jacobs chuck isn't the best work-holder....

Whatever else, it'll give you hours of fun, I'm sure...

Cheers,

[Cklett]

Ck, it's bigger than the first lathe I used for making tool parts, & much more solid-looking. Adding the variable-speed motor was a very good move, I think. Do you have a Jacobs chuck for the tailstock?

Yes, it came with a Jacobs chuck. The tail stock has the maile end of a jacobs taper 0. It also came with the original 4 jaw chuck and a life center and some other bits and pieces. Knurling tool is on it's way. [emoji3]

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