[Woodturning] Transverse drilling attachement

Hi again,

So, same principle, for the wood lathe :

For this one, I simply drilled a 12mm hole in the simplest tool rest I have, made of a single vertical pole, see the spot tool rest)



http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Tourn...ng_wood_01.jpg

http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Tourn...ng_wood_02.jpg

Using a little brass pin in the chusk to set up the heigth with the live center :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Tourn...ng_wood_03.jpg

And not forgetting the drop of oil !

http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Tourn...ng_wood_04.jpg

In use.
See also the depth stop, bottom left.
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Tourn...ng_wood_05.jpg

And for this one, as a bonus, you will have a video :
(you will be able to practise your french by the way)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-7YL5OT1KU

I like the simplicity of just using an oil hole for this, Christophe. I guess the relatively soft wood particles are not a consideration?

Thanks Christophe! We've added your Transverse Drilling Attachment to our Woodturning category, as well as to your builder page: Christophe's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Thank you for posting this brilliant idea. I am going to manufacture one for me.