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Lathe Plans?
Posted by:
Mike Minor
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Date: April 25, 2005 12:43PM
Hello again;
I have found that this forum is a great source for information. It's nice to know that there is always someone willing to help solve problems, and answer questions. Again; I am new to building rods, and have that it can provide a lot of personal satisfaction and enjoyment. I have had a lot of my beginner's questions answered just by searching this forum, others you have answered for me. One topic, however , I have not been able to find is that of building a rod lathe. Does anyone have plans ,or ideas on building a lathe (to be powered by an electric drill). I will, mostly be using it to shape cork grips, but may do some light wood handle work also. Thanks for your help, and for providing a great source for expert advice! Go Fishing; Enjoy The Solitude! M.C. Minor Re: Lathe Plans?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: April 25, 2005 02:11PM
The Volume 8 #4 RodMaker due out this summer will have a very nice photo layout of a machine that Doug Cox built. It's surprisingly straightforward yet quite elaborate at the same time.
In the meantime, there were plans for a power wrapper in the volume 7 #6 issue of RodMaker. And, there are plans for a simple hand wrapper in the online library here. .............. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/25/2005 04:45PM by Tom Kirkman. Re: Lathe Plans?
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: April 25, 2005 02:23PM
The Grizzley hoppy lathe, with Andy Dear's mandrels, is an excellant, and inexpensive) setup for doing cork/EVA. Very popular with builders
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Posted by:
Rich Handrick
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Date: April 25, 2005 03:20PM
Ok - that Grizzley lathe looks just like what I'm looking for - is there a 3 or 4 leg self centering chuck available for a drill with this setup? Re: Lathe Plans?
Posted by:
Doug Cox
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Date: April 25, 2005 03:48PM
You could use one of the self-centering chucks from Taig Tools and have a 3/4 inch threaded rod turned down on one end to fit in your drill. Re: Lathe Plans?
Posted by:
Mike Minor
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Date: April 25, 2005 04:45PM
O.K.; the grizzly lathe looks promising, and easier too.
Thanks Mike. Go Fishing; Enjoy The Solitude! M.C. Minor Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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