compound slide?

[vimes1984]

I own one of these with an extension bed: Lathe , I'm debating building / buying a compound/cross slide, for it ( I don't need a lead screw for it)
does anyone know if anyone makes one or has plans I can follow to build one?
Chris

 

[redhunter350]

Just put compound slide into your search engine or look on eBay - lots on there just depends on what you want it to do and what facilities you have to do any mods. Many have a 2 way function but some are £20?? so cheap enough to use what parts you want -- maybe?
Worth looking at the images as well for ideas.
John

 

[vimes1984]

hey @redhunter350,
I'm aware of how to buy a metal working lathe compound slide, my question was more has anoyone else done this, and if so does anyone have plans???????

 

[Sachakins]

What sort of work do you want slide yo do?

 

[vimes1984]

@Sachakins I want to create repeatable wooden dowels ( 1mtr plus) with a small tolerance

 

[Sachakins]

Sounds more like a chair maker's rest, plus a couple of steady rests.