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Homemade Glassblowing Lathe

Glassblowing Lathe

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Glassblowing Lathe

BUILDER:

J. R. Williams on homemetalshopclub.org

DESCRIPTION:

Homemade glassblowing lathe constructed from commercial lathe components and intended to facilitate the production of oil lamp globes. Headstocks are belt-driven by two synchronized stepper motors.

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(3)

Feb 11, 2017 1:50 PM

PDraper

Ive worked (blown) glass for almost 30 years and seen a lot of equipment, some up to 100 years old. This is very cool! Was it tricky to time both stocks?

Feb 24, 2014 4:17 PM

DIYer

Interesting device. Would be great to see a video of this in action.

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DIY Glassblowing Lathe - comment on how to build a Glassblowing Lathe - 2 comments

PDraper says:

Feb 11, 2017 1:50 PM

Ive worked (blown) glass for almost 30 years and seen a lot of equipment, some up to 100 years old. This is very cool! Was it tricky to time both stocks?

DIYer says:

Feb 24, 2014 4:17 PM

Interesting device. Would be great to see a video of this in action.

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