My new lathe

[dann]

Well it's almost ready to go... Makes a change from the usual lathe on here!
What do you guys think ? 8)

 

[dickm]

Nah, won't be any good. No cast iron, only a 1/3 horse power motor when running flat out and I'll bet that bed isn't flat to within 0.1mm :lol: !

But seriously, looks really neat; let's see what it produces.

 

[winemaker]

interesting

 

[Mr Finch]

If you don't get on with it, I will happily re-home it for you, I have wanted one of these for as long as I can remember, just never got round to making one!

Will also be interested to see the results.

 

[dann]

Well... I have some wind blown beech to turn into a bowl, or 50!!!
Watch this space

 

[paulm]

Looks the business Dann

As long as the "motor" doesn't peg out after the first ten minutes or so you'll have great fun !

Cheers, Paul

 

[dann]

Well, I've started my first beech bowl and it's WAY harder to turn on a pole lathe than a power one, not just the physical effort, the actual turning process is so much harder to get the hang of !

 

[Woodchips2]

Well, I've started my first beech bowl and it's WAY harder to turn on a pole lathe than a power one, not just the physical effort, the actual turning process is so much harder to get the hang of !

Worth joining a hokey-cokey class to get the hang of in-out, in-out :lol:

Try spindles first.

Regards Keith

 

[dann]

It's pretty hard to get a smooth finish but I think it's ok considering I've never turned a bowl using hook tools !

 

[Mr Finch]

Looks pretty good to me Dann! I spoke to a few people at a wood fair a few months ago and they all said it's a slow process but even more satisfying than modern turning.

 

[Robbo3]

Well, either you are doing something right .... or you have bought a bag of shavings to make it look as if you are.
=D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[boysie39]

Way to go , just wish I had the ability , and the energy .

I have never seen a pole lathe in the " flesh " so to speak buy yours looks great.

Looking forward to your finished items .

 

[dann]

My second bowl, I like this... So much fun '