Homemade Treadle Lathe
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Homemade treadle lathe constructed from lumber, shafting, wood pulleys, bearings, drive belts, nuts, and bolts.
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Apr 26, 2015 6:18 PM
Altair
I'm amazed that treadles and pole lathes are still in use even after the introduction of motorized ones.
Apr 23, 2015 4:24 AM
DIYer
If I had need for one, I'd use a powered lathe. But the work done to make this a functional piece of equipment I appreciate greatly.
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DIY Treadle Lathe - comment on how to build a Treadle Lathe - 2 comments
Altair says:
Apr 26, 2015 6:18 PM
I'm amazed that treadles and pole lathes are still in use even after the introduction of motorized ones.
DIYer says:
Apr 23, 2015 4:24 AM
If I had need for one, I'd use a powered lathe. But the work done to make this a functional piece of equipment I appreciate greatly.
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