The build of the great wheel for the treadle lathe.

Very cool work Andre thanks for the photo lay out.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Whow that looks it was a lot of precise work. Can’t wait to see the completed lathe. Well done

-- Better looking at it than for it....

Great work! I would like to know where you found such a long stainless steel hose clamp?

-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

Okay, this must be a test. How did you make the first turned hub if it is going on your lathe. There must have been a primordal lathe back in antiquity somewhere that wasn’t really a lathe because all lathes need some turned pieces in their construction. I love the wheel, but it makes me ponder the history of turning and tool making. I have heard it said that only blacksmiths can make their own tools, but I think we are disproving that almost daily.

-- My mother named me Hamilton, I have been trying to earn my nickname ever since.

Beautiful work! Your lathe is more than a tool, it’s a work of art.

-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com

A bow lathe ?, there are no twisted pieces needed tho build on.

Nice craftsmanship.

-- Carpe Diem

Very Very cool. There is nothing like doing it the old fashioned way.