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  1. 26th June 2006, 01:58 PM #1
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    Has anyone had a go at building there own wood lathe? I have searched some posts,but not much info has come up.Its for a mate of mine,doesnt have to be that flash.As a bonus,he has his own metal lathe.Any info would be greatful.Regards......Al
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  3. 26th June 2006, 02:33 PM #2
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    Al, check out this site. It is a lathe, and about as non-flash as you can find. http://www.nobugs.org/engineer/woodlathe/index.html

    or this>> http://www.mimf.com/articles/lathe/index.htm

    or this>> http://www.green-trust.org/junkyardp...shopPlans.html

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    Check out this thread http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=33656

    seems like a lot of work, to get it correct. Could be done, but considering the engineering needed to be done to get your centres correct and make sure it is torsionally rigid. Probably easier to get an off the shelf. There are plans available on the net (Let google be your friend here)

    That being said, if you were thinking of making a mega lathe, then our illustrious benefactor should be able to help there. Also if all you wanted to do was faceplate turning, then a modified floor mounted disk sander may be what you are thinking, this may work cant say, never tried.

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  5. 26th June 2006, 07:16 PM #4
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    Thanks Gil and Gra......Just got in and have a look at the web sites after tea.Regards ...........AL
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    Just had a look at the George Farrell job....She's a bloody ripper, All jokes aside,it probably does the job!ps.....like the ballast,or is that to rest the feet on.................AL
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    Some more ideas here.

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...456#post223456
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    Quote Originally Posted by 46150
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    As a bonus,he has his own metal lathe.
    Without intention to start one of those never ending discussions here is one option: http://homepage.mac.com/l.vanderloo/PhotoAlbum4.html

    Just add outboard capability to your metal lathe...
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    How serious are you. www.seriouslathe.com sells lathe parts
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    Toolin Around and Lepp'...Thanks for the links......pretty heavy stuff.Will pass on the messages...............AL
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