Shop-made wood lathe

Looks like it should work to me!

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

Very nice. How does it work?

This is a very interesting project. The resourcefulness and talents present among fellow LJs never ceases to amaze me.

Thanks for the post. I will have to see the blog on this as well.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

I built a lathe something like this using a drill as the motor. Cut out 4 legs using it. Never say never.

-- JJohn

Looks pretty good, how well does it work? Did you hae a corresponding selection of pulleys on the motor side as well? Looks like you could have a good range of turning speeds with this set up.

-- "Checking for square? what madness is this! The cabinet is square because I will it to be so!" Jeremy Greiner LJ Topic#20953 2011 Feb 2

Sweet!!

I love the nostalgia of homemade machines, tools and equipment. Kind of grass roots and makin’ do.

David

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