It had to be American didn't it !

[Dangermouse]

On Evil-bay, I must get one .................................NOT :shock:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURN-YOUR-DRI ... 43acc01840

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Only in America!

 

[Frank S]

Madness, utter and complete madness !!!!

 

[boysie39]

What worries me is he has said that he has sold 30 ,they could be all sold before he get's me order. :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :twisted:

 

[nanscombe]

A vertical alternative to this perhaps?

Axminster Drill Powered Woodturning Lathe

 

[Dangermouse]

At least that is in the right plane and has a proper bed etc.

 

[Cowboy _Builder]

I'd have no problem using it if I had to turn a small spindle or the like ,you just have to respect the tool and your own limitations .

 

[monkeybiter]

I'd have no problem using it if I had to turn a small spindle or the like ,you just have to respect the tool and your own limitations .

Ditto, the limitations don't necessarily mean unsafe or useless if used carefully.

 

[Tazmaniandevil]

Limitations indeed. My pillar drill wouldn't have the torque for something like this.
A friend of mine built a drill powered lathe, then "upgraded" it to run on an old twin-tub washing machine motor.

Thankfully, he now has a manufactured lathe. He used to scare the life out of me with his Heath Robertson contraption.

 

[woodturnerEric]

I used an Axminster drill powered lathe for 2yrs attached to drills,which proceded to burn out,then I attached a 1/3 of a HP industrial motor to it and used it for a further 5yrs,it kept me happy all that time,except the 20mins changing pullies to change the speed,made lots of small stuff on it,regards,

Eric.

PS the pillar drill lathe attachement looks a bit sindley to me,especialy if you have a dig in,at least with the Axminster lathe you have a proper toolrest.