Recent content by Howardbell

Thanks for that. Sorry, I should have added that I'm using a cross slide table mounted on the lathe bed for most of the turning. Turning the head 90 degrees would not help in this case. I was thinking that aluminium plate would be best, but I'm open to suggestions.

I was wondering if anyone has fitted riser blocks to there lathe to increase the swing? The reason I ask is that I've made a banjo and would like to make a few more. The rims that I want to make are 12 to 14 inches diameter and I'm griping them with some Cole jaws. I'm looking to buy a new lathe...