Homemade Lathe


Lathe
 
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TOOL:
Lathe
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
ironnut on bbs.homeshopmachinist.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade lathe constructed from both recycled and shop-made parts. The rotating headstock is from an imported 5C collet spin fixture, the cross compound and the machine slide are from an unknown lathe, and the DC motor and controller were salvaged from a surplus bearing tester. The 1/4 hp DC motor runs at 2000-3000 RPM.
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May 31, 2017 5:22 AM
LMMasterMariner
Excellent job!
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DIY Lathe - comment on how to build a Lathe - 1 comments
LMMasterMariner says:
May 31, 2017 5:22 AM
Excellent job!
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