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As you can see…..it’s not the whole lathe, but its the heart. I have been looking at different lathes for sometime now and every one just seems to be lacking one thing or another that I’m looking for. Instead of buying something that I’m not going to be happy with, I decided to build one. This lathe is going to have a maximum swing of 32”. I will also be able to add additional beds and make the throw as long as I need. The motor is a 3hp, 3 phase, 1750 rpm’s and is going to be controlled by a Mitsubishi frequency drive that will all for full torque at low rpm’s. I will post more pics as this project goes along.
Here is an updated pic of the lathe. It still needs to be painted and the belt guard needs to be built. The original design has changed a bit, but for the better. I hope to have it up and running before Christmas.
-- -- Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a woodturner.
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SCOTSMAN
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posted 296 days ago
A very good work horse for any lathe Alistair
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4hisglory
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posted 296 days ago
sweet. I may follow your example and do the same.
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HallTree
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posted 295 days ago
This is going to be a very interesting project. Looking forward to see the progress and comments.
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
Jens
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posted 295 days ago
How are you going to be building the lathe (what materials)? 3HP? I hope its a heavy lathe! Good-on-ya brada.
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puzzled
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posted 294 days ago
The main tube, which supports the spindal and motor is 12”x12” w/ 1/4” walls. The bed is 5” channel which will be welded together like this []. The spindal is 2” with 1 1/4” x 8 TPI on one end. There is going to be 4 step pulley’s on the back side. After its finished it will probably weight about 750 – 800 lbs.
-- -- Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a woodturner.
cobbler
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posted 293 days ago
Hey, that is a big motor. It`s probally all you will ever need.
I`m anxious to see the lathe evolve.
-- ''Carry on my wayward son''
David65
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posted 152 days ago
Awesome start can’t wait to see the finished product from your description above it sounds like it will be a solid work horse so what are you going to name her?
-- David '65