Lathe spindle handle

[old_toolmaker]

Dimitris Polychronis,

Here are some pictures of my mini-lathe hand crank. Like I said before it is based upon Ralph Patterson's design. The only part of the bicycle crank I utilized is the pedal shaft and bearing parts. I turned the plastic pedal shaft down to fit my hand. It works well and carries out it's intended function. With it I have parted off 2" diameter 303 stainless with no trouble. like Ralph's design it also functions as a spindle lock.