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mandrels?
Posted by:
Jon Sanders
(---.134.30.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: March 11, 2009 05:53PM
Where can I buy mandrels so that I can turn cork? Does lowes or home depot carry them? ~Jon There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
(---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: March 11, 2009 06:14PM
Here for cork AND wood mandrels ... [store.scottscustomrods.com]
OR Here for cork mandrels ... [www.mudhole.com] Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 11, 2009 06:43PM
Jon,
I just go to a hardware store, or big box store and buy either plain or threaded rod in the size that I want. I then use my chop saw to cut to length and round the ends on my disk sander. I put the manderal into my lathe- leaving only a very short length exposed. Then, I use a 60 degree cutting tool or drill bit to make a hole in the center of the rod to keep the manderal centered during use. Take care Roger Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: March 11, 2009 08:08PM
Roger, I had several accidents when I first started turning by using threaded rod for mandrels. One involved stitches in my head. Those things flex WAY to easy from the pressure of cutting tools. I know people use them but, IMO, they are an accident waiting to happen. If you don't want to buy mandrels, pre made, you can buy stainless drill rod and make them for not much more. For ME, it's worth the piece of mind Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Kevin Graybeal
(---.129.205.68.cfl.res.rr.com)
Date: March 11, 2009 08:22PM
I would take Mike's advice VERY seriously. He knows what he's talking about, and I found out the hard way too. General purpose all-thread (thread stock) is WAY too soft to use as a mandrel. Get the hardened, or better yet - like Mike said - get some hardened drill stock and have it machined to fit your lathe... you'll like the results, and it will be worth it! Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Jon Sanders
(---.134.30.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: March 11, 2009 11:39PM
Thanks for the info guys, so here's another stupid question.....how do you attach the mandrel to the lathe? I'm using a hobby lathe from adjustable clamp company...here's the link [www.adjustableclamp.com]
I'm not sure what I'd need to attach the mandrel. This is the first thing like this that I've bought so I'm totally clueless. ~Jon There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 11, 2009 11:44PM
Jon,
For this particular lathe, you are using an electric drill as a power source. Simply open the drill chuck, insert the manderal, tighten it up and you are good to go. You then, want to move the tail stock - the end opposite the drill up to the end of the manderal. All of the good manderals will have a depression in the center of the manderal to insert the tail stock pointed tip. This pointed tip on the tail stock will keep the end of the manderal opposite the drill centered and free of vibration. P.S. Never apologize for asking a question. A question is simply a request for information to advance your education. Take care Roger Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Jon Sanders
(---.134.30.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: March 12, 2009 12:00AM
Roger, I thought about that too, the only problem is that the Drill Chuck attaches to a rod that is on the lathe. I'm going to tinker with it a little bit tomorrow and see what I can figure out. Thanks again for the help. I really appreciate it. ~Jon There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 12, 2009 09:08PM
Jon,
When I looked at the picture of the lathe, I see what you mean. The question is - are there any threads on the rod that comes out of the drill that fits into the end of the lathe? If so, it may be possible to screw a lathe chuck onto the threads, or it may be possible to screw a drill chuck on the ends of threads. Finally, if there are no threads on the rod, it may be possible to put threads on the shaft to enable the installation of a chuck - depending on the size of the shaft. Take care Roger Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Jon Sanders
(---.134.30.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: March 12, 2009 09:34PM
Roger,
On the other side of that shaft there is a threaded female end that is 1/2 in in diameter. Do they make chucks that would fit that? ~Jon There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Jon Sanders
(---.134.30.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: March 12, 2009 09:34PM
Roger,
On the other side of that shaft there is a threaded female end that is 1/2 in in diameter. Do they make chucks that would fit that? ~Jon There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind Re: mandrels?
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
(---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: March 13, 2009 05:44AM
I just took the 1/2" Dia. shaft for my home built lathe to a Mavhine shop and had it threaded to fit a 2.5" 3 jaw chuck I purchased fonline Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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