On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or perhaps
a link to a layout?
I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
things not any longer than say seven inches.
Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
instructions would be greatly appreciated!
--
Kate
______
/l ,[____],
l-L -OlllllllO-
()_)-()_)--)_)
The shortest distance between two points,
can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
Kate,
Try posting this on rec.crafts.woodturning. There is a wealth of knowledge
there that should get you started.
jc
"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
> sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps
> a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> --
> Kate
> ______
> /l ,[____],
> l-L -OlllllllO-
> ()_)-()_)--)_)
>
> The shortest distance between two points,
> can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
>
>
On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:51:14 GMT, "Joe" <[email protected]> wrote:
>p.s. She did admit to being b.l.o.n.d.e., so lighten up x 2.
>
But blonde isn't a color, it's a state of mind...
or lack thereof....
mac
Please remove splinters before emailing
Kate,
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
You might also look at using a drill. Clamp it down on a bench or
solid block and figure out a trigger and you might be able to
do with something like that. Also a mini lathe might be good.
In a class, we used drill presses and files to whittle down pegs
as ornaments for model trolley cars. It worked.
The early scroll saws where adaptations of sewing machines, I
guess you might figure out how make a lathe from the same, but
a mini-lathe is better because it will come with all the necessary
parts like a bed, motor, chuck, etc.
MJ Wallace
Sun, Aug 19, 2007, 4:04am (EDT-1) [email protected] (Kate) doth wander
in and puzzedly query:
On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
<snip> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
instructions would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, for the Gods' sakes, don't "any" of you google any more?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS
That took all of about 10 seconds to find.
JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso
on 8/19/2007 5:04 AM Kate said the following:
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
> sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or perhaps
> a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
>
Dremel used to make a mini Moto-Lathe 700. I still have one from when I
made doll house furniture some 20 years ago. Searching on the Dremel
site for 'lathe', I get no results, so I guess they don't make them anymore.
If you want to buy one, rather than build one for small work, Harbor
Freight sells one for $170
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95607
From the HF picture, it looks more sturdy than my Dremel, which has no
cast pieces at all, other than the plastic.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
[email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
> You might also look at using a drill. Clamp it down on a bench or
> solid block and figure out a trigger and you might be able to
> do with something like that.
I was looking around Grizzly's web site earlier today and noticed
they have a small lathe[1] that uses a drill as the motor for $45.
I have no idea if it's any good or not.
> Also a mini lathe might be good.
Grizzly also has some interesting deals on mini lathes[2][3]. Again,
no idea if they're any good or not.
[1]: http://www.grizzly.com/products/H2669
[2]: http://www.grizzly.com/products/G9247
[3]: http://www.grizzly.com/products/G8690
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"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
> from a sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes
> little things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
If you care to spend about $20 on a toy, there's a "Real Power Tool" set
out there. The wood and lathe are nice, but the rest is worthless.
(Although, I have used the disc sander to sharpen the lathe tools.) It
works pretty well as long as you don't ask the lathe to do more than it's
designed for.
I found mine at KB Toys.
Here's a site that describes the set:
http://www.smarter.com/real_power_tool_shop---pd--ch-41--pi-384186.html
Caution: Turning is addictive. If you get hooked because of this kid's
toy, it's not my fault!
Puckdropper
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[email protected] wrote:
> Kate,
>
>
>>I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
>>things not any longer than say seven inches.
>>
>>Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
>>instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
>
> You might also look at using a drill. Clamp it down on a bench or
> solid block and figure out a trigger and you might be able to
> do with something like that. Also a mini lathe might be good.
>
> In a class, we used drill presses and files to whittle down pegs
> as ornaments for model trolley cars. It worked.
>
> The early scroll saws where adaptations of sewing machines, I
> guess you might figure out how make a lathe from the same, but
> a mini-lathe is better because it will come with all the necessary
> parts like a bed, motor, chuck, etc.
>
> MJ Wallace
>
I actually did that many years ago when making a doll house table.
Nova <[email protected]> wrote in news:R2ZBi.15$pm2.4@trndny08:
> Kate wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> May George Devine rest in peace: If you are only interested in very
>> small turnings and own a drill press you might try looking up
>> "vertilathe"
>>
>>
>> I'm not sure I make the connection between Mr. Devine and the
>> topic... Sorry Larry, no drill press either.
>> But lots of good suggestions from all of you.
>>
>> Kate
>>
>>
>
> George Devine marketed the "Vertilathe" and was frequently trying to
> sell them on this news group.
>
> If you had a drill press something similar is simple to make.
>
That looks interesting... I'll have to try to make one some time soon.
Puckdropper
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"Larry W" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
In article <[email protected]>,
Kate <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hey Bill,
>I did look for the Dremel model a few months ago. I too found it
>unavailable.
>It looked like a great idea and I even found one on Ebay, but it went for
>enough money that a better quality mini lathe could have been bought for
>the
>same price.
>
>Kate
>
May George Devine rest in peace: If you are only interested in very small
turnings and own a drill press you might try looking up "vertilathe"
I'm not sure I make the connection between Mr. Devine and the topic...
Sorry Larry, no drill press either.
But lots of good suggestions from all of you.
Kate
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:04:06 -0500, "Kate" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>...sometimes little things not any longer than say seven inches.
I resent the implication.
--
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Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
http://www.woodbutcher.net
Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997
email addy de-spam-ified due to 1,000 spams per month.
If you can't figure out how to use it, I probably wouldn't
care to correspond with you anyway.
"Kate" <[email protected]> writes:
> It looked like a great idea and I even found one [dremel] on Ebay,
> but it went for enough money that a better quality mini lathe could
> have been bought for the same price.
I think you are smart.
For about $200 you may be able to find a mini-lathe that
professionals use. These are not toys.
Let me google some prices for you:
Grizzly G9247 VS Mini Wood Lathe $135.95
http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G9247-Mini-Wood-Lathe/dp/B0000DCZX4
Penn State - Several from $144 and up
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/turncrafter-plus-lathe.html
Craftsman $129
http://content.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922106000P
Jet JML 1014I $249
http://www.amazon.com/JET-1014I-Inch-Indexing-Lathe/dp/B000MIR9JA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/102-0801250-7685710?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1188594735&sr=1-2
Harbor Freight $169
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95607
Rikon $249
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=5508
I think the Jet and Rikon are considered best of the mini-lathes.
I don't own either.
Bottom of the list would be Harbor Freight and Craftsman I think
You will need to get a set of some tools, but you can buy them for
about $30 for a pen turners's set.
"Joe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> JOAT
> I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
> them.
> - Picasso
JT,
Lighten up. Not everyone is a google master like you. Your 'inspiration'
posts are great. I'm often left wondering how you find half the stuff you
do.
cj
p.s. She did admit to being b.l.o.n.d.e., so lighten up x 2.
*scratching her head*
... hmm... not THAT blonde.....
something about that remark just feels a little funny.....
.. thanks.... I think :¬D
Kate
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote
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precipitously"--Sigourney Weaver talking about her role in "Galaxy
Quest".
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LOL
Kate
Kate wrote:
>
>
> May George Devine rest in peace: If you are only interested in very small
> turnings and own a drill press you might try looking up "vertilathe"
>
>
> I'm not sure I make the connection between Mr. Devine and the topic...
> Sorry Larry, no drill press either.
> But lots of good suggestions from all of you.
>
> Kate
>
>
George Devine marketed the "Vertilathe" and was frequently trying to
sell them on this news group.
If you had a drill press something similar is simple to make.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
"Nova" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:R2ZBi.15$pm2.4@trndny08...
Kate wrote:
>
>
> May George Devine rest in peace: If you are only interested in very small
> turnings and own a drill press you might try looking up "vertilathe"
>
>
> I'm not sure I make the connection between Mr. Devine and the topic...
> Sorry Larry, no drill press either.
> But lots of good suggestions from all of you.
>
> Kate
>
>
George Devine marketed the "Vertilathe" and was frequently trying to
sell them on this news group.
If you had a drill press something similar is simple to make.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
Ha ha ha ha ha...
Ok, now I get it.
I googled George Devine and came up with an actor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Devine
So much for the power of the search engine.
Thanks Jack, for clarifying.
Kate
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sun, Aug 19, 2007, 4:04am (EDT-1) [email protected] (Kate) doth wander
> in and puzzedly query:
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
> <snip> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Oh, for the Gods' sakes, don't "any" of you google any more?
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS
>
> That took all of about 10 seconds to find.
>
>
>
> JOAT
> I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
> them.
> - Picasso
JT,
Lighten up. Not everyone is a google master like you. Your 'inspiration'
posts are great. I'm often left wondering how you find half the stuff you
do.
cj
p.s. She did admit to being b.l.o.n.d.e., so lighten up x 2.
Mon, Aug 20, 2007, 11:51am (EDT+4) [email protected] (Joe) doth sayeth:
Lighten up. Not everyone is a google master like you. Your 'inspiration'
posts are great. I'm often left wondering how you find half the stuff
you do.
cj
p.s. She did admit to being b.l.o.n.d.e., so lighten up x 2.
They purposely made google simple enough so even blondes could use
it without instructions. Maybe that was a mistake. Using google ain't
rocket science, it's fast, simple, and works - that's why I use it so
much and so often.
I've said it before, I'll say it now, and probably say it again. I
find , and post, stuff that are side effects of searches I make for my
own benefit, and I make a 'lot' of searches. I don't post much of the
really good stuff, because it doesn't relate to wood or woodworking. I
do a lot of searches steam related, but the other day found one of the
strangest contraptions I've ever heard, of that is steam powered - and
wasn't even lookiing for anything steam related or even close to that
thing. I'd post the link, except I don't want to be know as the guy
that post a link to something like that here.
JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso
Hubby tried the drill trick.
I didn't like the bulk of it. I wanted something with a foot rheostat.
He quickly showed me up with how fast he could make the little dowel shaped
blanks, so, I did what any self respecting woman would do...
I ignored his success and went on my stubborn little way LOL
(he's sitting here watching me type this and laughing)
Kate
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Kate,
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
You might also look at using a drill. Clamp it down on a bench or
solid block and figure out a trigger and you might be able to
do with something like that. Also a mini lathe might be good.
In a class, we used drill presses and files to whittle down pegs
as ornaments for model trolley cars. It worked.
The early scroll saws where adaptations of sewing machines, I
guess you might figure out how make a lathe from the same, but
a mini-lathe is better because it will come with all the necessary
parts like a bed, motor, chuck, etc.
MJ Wallace
Oh hush now, play nice.
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Sun, Aug 19, 2007, 4:04am (EDT-1) [email protected] (Kate) doth wander
in and puzzedly query:
On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
<snip> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
instructions would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, for the Gods' sakes, don't "any" of you google any more?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS
That took all of about 10 seconds to find.
JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso
Fri, Aug 31, 2007, 8:31am (EDT-1) [email protected] (Kate) doth
burble:
Oh hush now, play nice.
Hmm, let me see now. On the 19th you ask for some info on lathes,
and I quite, in part:
"On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from
a sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control. Do any of you have an
idea how something like that could be made, or perhaps a link to a
layout?
I thereupon proceeded to provide you a link with 170,000 hits
regarding homemade lathe plans. For that, I get told to hush. And to
play nice.
Not that I was expecting a gush of gratitude, but given a response
like yours, if I were you I wouldn't count on a flood of assistance from
me in the future. And, to show that I do play nice, here's a blessing
upon you and your house - may the Woodworking Gods piss in your wood
glue. You have a nice next life.
I'll give you a tip, and no thanks needed. Next time someone is
doing something to help you, don't tell them to hush.
JOAT
What is life without challenge and a constant stream of new
humiliations?
- Peter Egan
JT, I'm so sorry..
I had company for the last two weeks and have only today had a chance to sit
down here and read a multitude of posts.
Many of which offered so much information I have not really had the time to
study them let alone reply to.
Here's a big fat hug from an oldish Irish woman, for all of the information
you offered... and I will have a look at it, I promise!
I have been up to my ears in people and projects.
Please, remove your curse, and forgive my insensitivity.
Kate
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Fri, Aug 31, 2007, 8:31am (EDT-1) [email protected] (Kate) doth
burble:
Oh hush now, play nice.
Hmm, let me see now. On the 19th you ask for some info on lathes,
and I quite, in part:
"On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from
a sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control. Do any of you have an
idea how something like that could be made, or perhaps a link to a
layout?
I thereupon proceeded to provide you a link with 170,000 hits
regarding homemade lathe plans. For that, I get told to hush. And to
play nice.
Not that I was expecting a gush of gratitude, but given a response
like yours, if I were you I wouldn't count on a flood of assistance from
me in the future. And, to show that I do play nice, here's a blessing
upon you and your house - may the Woodworking Gods piss in your wood
glue. You have a nice next life.
I'll give you a tip, and no thanks needed. Next time someone is
doing something to help you, don't tell them to hush.
JOAT
What is life without challenge and a constant stream of new
humiliations?
- Peter Egan
Fri, Aug 31, 2007, 10:37am (EDT-1) From: [email protected] (Kate)
JT, I'm so sorry..
I had company for the last two weeks and have only today had a chance to
sit down here and read a multitude of posts.
Many of which offered so much information I have not really had the time
to study them let alone reply to.
Here's a big fat hug from an oldish Irish woman, for all of the
information you offered... and I will have a look at it, I promise!
I have been up to my ears in people and projects.
Please, remove your curse, and forgive my insensitivity.
Tell you what. You sniff your glue, and buy a new bottle if
appropriate; and send along a slightly used female virgin as a sacrifice
for the Woodworking Gods, and we'll call it even.
JOAT
What is life without challenge and a constant stream of new
humiliations?
- Peter Egan
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:12499-46C9323B-738@storefull-
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
> <snip> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Oh, for the Gods' sakes, don't "any" of you google any more?
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS
>
> That took all of about 10 seconds to find.
Why should she Google and waste 10 seconds when you'll do it for her? :)
Oh, now see what you've done, you got me in trouble!
I'm tellin mom that you're picking on me!
--
Kate
______
/l ,[____],
l-L -OlllllllO-
()_)-()_)--)_)
The shortest distance between two points,
can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:12499-46C9323B-738@storefull-
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
> <snip> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Oh, for the Gods' sakes, don't "any" of you google any more?
>
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS
>
> That took all of about 10 seconds to find.
Why should she Google and waste 10 seconds when you'll do it for her? :)
Ya know...
That might be a good start.
I could let my grandson learn on it, I think he might really get a kick out
of it.
I saw one in the Rockler catalog for under $200 that looked like a good idea
too.
Thanks for your help.
K
"Puckdropper" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
> from a sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes
> little things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
If you care to spend about $20 on a toy, there's a "Real Power Tool" set
out there. The wood and lathe are nice, but the rest is worthless.
(Although, I have used the disc sander to sharpen the lathe tools.) It
works pretty well as long as you don't ask the lathe to do more than it's
designed for.
I found mine at KB Toys.
Here's a site that describes the set:
http://www.smarter.com/real_power_tool_shop---pd--ch-41--pi-384186.html
Caution: Turning is addictive. If you get hooked because of this kid's
toy, it's not my fault!
Puckdropper
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To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm
In article <[email protected]>,
Kate <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hey Bill,
>I did look for the Dremel model a few months ago. I too found it
>unavailable.
>It looked like a great idea and I even found one on Ebay, but it went for
>enough money that a better quality mini lathe could have been bought for the
>same price.
>
>Kate
>
May George Devine rest in peace: If you are only interested in very small
turnings and own a drill press you might try looking up "vertilathe"
--
Make it as simple as possible, but no simpler.
Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org
Kate wrote:
> "mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:51:14 GMT, "Joe" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>> p.s. She did admit to being b.l.o.n.d.e., so lighten up x 2.
>>
>
> But blonde isn't a color, it's a state of mind...
> or lack thereof....
"When I put on the blonde wig I felt my IQ drop
precipitously"--Sigourney Weaver talking about her role in "Galaxy
Quest".
--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
Thanks Todd..
I have been looking at all of these replies and see that there is definitely
an easier way.
You're absolutely right.
Kate
"todd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
> sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps
> a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> --
> Kate
> ______
> /l ,[____],
> l-L -OlllllllO-
> ()_)-()_)--)_)
>
> The shortest distance between two points,
> can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
I'm sure you could put something together with a sewing machine motor.
IMHO, I'm not sure it's worth the effort. You can buy a used mini lathe or
pen lathe for less than $100. I see them come up on Craigslist frequently
around here and there's always eBay. Unless you were only interested in
faceplate turning, there's going to be a lot more hardware required for a
lathe with a tailstock, headstock, bed, etc and if I was in the market for
such a machine, I wouldn't consider building it. Now, if your goal is to
build a small lathe rather than have a small lathe, by all means build it.
I'm sure someone here or in the woodturning group can point you in the right
direction.
todd
Hey You...
I am quite familiar with Google...
the blonde version, of course. ;¬D
I would have never thought to have done the search exactly the way you
worded it
"HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS "
Actually, I thought that the folks here in the group would be a better
resource for hands on experience, without having to wade through all of the
commercial bullsh*t that often comes up on Google.
Your search did in fact provide some good results, after looking at the
links on the first page but nothing that really interested me. I think that
the suggestions of others that just purchasing a mini lathe are a bit more
up my alley.
I have to admit, I don't have the foggiest idea what the hell I'm doing, so
I hope to get the guidance of you pros..
Thanks again JT, the search DID show me that I would be in over my head by
trying to build such a thing and that's the information I needed.
--
Kate
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l-L -OlllllllO-
()_)-()_)--)_)
The shortest distance between two points,
can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Sun, Aug 19, 2007, 4:04am (EDT-1) [email protected] (Kate) doth wander
in and puzzedly query:
On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made
<snip> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
instructions would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, for the Gods' sakes, don't "any" of you google any more?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=HOMEMADE+WOOD+LATHE+PLANS
That took all of about 10 seconds to find.
JOAT
I do things I don't know how to do, so that I might learn how to do
them.
- Picasso
Hey Bill,
I did look for the Dremel model a few months ago. I too found it
unavailable.
It looked like a great idea and I even found one on Ebay, but it went for
enough money that a better quality mini lathe could have been bought for the
same price.
Kate
"willshak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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on 8/19/2007 5:04 AM Kate said the following:
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
> sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps
> a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
>
Dremel used to make a mini Moto-Lathe 700. I still have one from when I
made doll house furniture some 20 years ago. Searching on the Dremel
site for 'lathe', I get no results, so I guess they don't make them anymore.
If you want to buy one, rather than build one for small work, Harbor
Freight sells one for $170
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95607
From the HF picture, it looks more sturdy than my Dremel, which has no
cast pieces at all, other than the plastic.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:38:14 -0400, willshak wrote:
>
> Dremel used to make a mini Moto-Lathe 700. I still have one from when I
> made doll house furniture some 20 years ago. Searching on the Dremel
> site for 'lathe', I get no results, so I guess they don't make them anymore.
> If you want to buy one, rather than build one for small work, Harbor
> Freight sells one for $170
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95607
> From the HF picture, it looks more sturdy than my Dremel, which has no
> cast pieces at all, other than the plastic.
Proxxon also makes a "micro-lathe". Very good quality, but a little
spendy.
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:20:10 -0400, Maxwell Lol wrote:
> I think the Jet and Rikon are considered best of the mini-lathes.
> I don't own either.
I work part-time at Woodcraft and we stock both the Jet and the Rikon. My
experience has been that the pen turners prefer the Jet with the
electronic variable speed because they like to change speeds a lot. The
bowl turners seem to prefer the Rikon because of its 12" swing.
I've got a perfectly good mini-lathe (an old Nova Comet with a gap bed)
but I'm really considering the new General mini with the swivel head. I
haven't seen a mini with a swivel head since the old Record ones. Of
course it costs about twice what the Rikon does :-).
"mac davis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:51:14 GMT, "Joe" <[email protected]> wrote:
>p.s. She did admit to being b.l.o.n.d.e., so lighten up x 2.
>
But blonde isn't a color, it's a state of mind...
or lack thereof....
mac
Only when it's convienent, thank you. :¬Þ
Here I thought I was going to get away with it too. LOL
Kate
I wonder if I could use this with my Foredom or a dremel, with a foot pedal
for control... hmmm...
good idea! Their mini lathes are sure reasonable too. It's not as if I am
looking for soemthing heavy duty to get my feet wet with.
Thank You
Kate
"Michael Faurot" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
> You might also look at using a drill. Clamp it down on a bench or
> solid block and figure out a trigger and you might be able to
> do with something like that.
I was looking around Grizzly's web site earlier today and noticed
they have a small lathe[1] that uses a drill as the motor for $45.
I have no idea if it's any good or not.
> Also a mini lathe might be good.
Grizzly also has some interesting deals on mini lathes[2][3]. Again,
no idea if they're any good or not.
[1]: http://www.grizzly.com/products/H2669
[2]: http://www.grizzly.com/products/G9247
[3]: http://www.grizzly.com/products/G8690
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Thanks JC, I think you fellas here have given me enough info to get me going
for now.
Kate
"Joe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Kate,
Try posting this on rec.crafts.woodturning. There is a wealth of knowledge
there that should get you started.
jc
"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
> sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps
> a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> --
> Kate
> ______
> /l ,[____],
> l-L -OlllllllO-
> ()_)-()_)--)_)
>
> The shortest distance between two points,
> can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
>
>
"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On the ABPW group it was suggested that a mini lathe might be made from a
> sewing machine motor with a foot pedal control.
> Do any of you have an idea how something like that could be made, or
> perhaps
> a link to a layout?
>
> I like making little things, cribbage pegs for instance, sometimes little
> things not any longer than say seven inches.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions or idiot (spell that b.l.o.n.d.e) proof
> instructions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> --
> Kate
> ______
> /l ,[____],
> l-L -OlllllllO-
> ()_)-()_)--)_)
>
> The shortest distance between two points,
> can be a lot more fun in a Jeep!
I'm sure you could put something together with a sewing machine motor.
IMHO, I'm not sure it's worth the effort. You can buy a used mini lathe or
pen lathe for less than $100. I see them come up on Craigslist frequently
around here and there's always eBay. Unless you were only interested in
faceplate turning, there's going to be a lot more hardware required for a
lathe with a tailstock, headstock, bed, etc and if I was in the market for
such a machine, I wouldn't consider building it. Now, if your goal is to
build a small lathe rather than have a small lathe, by all means build it.
I'm sure someone here or in the woodturning group can point you in the right
direction.
todd