Measuring Lathe Misalignment
Posted on January 13, 2008 - Filed Under Tools | 1 Comment
I noticed while turning this holiday that my tail and headstock were out of alignment. I noticed it while drilling a piece with a Jacobs Chuck in the tail stock. The bit seemed to struggle finding the center and that caused me to investigate.
I don’t know what the formal technique for measuring this misalignment is [...]
Stubby tailstock lift
Posted on January 9, 2008 - Filed Under Tools | 4 Comments
Over the holidays I updated and completed a number of jigs in my shop.
Band saw fence
Drill press fence
Table saw sled
But the most fun was the face lift that I did to my stubby!
I’ll admit I went a bit crazy but hey it seems to work really well.
These modifications require close alignment to the lathe, so [...]
Plans: PenTurners Parts Cabinet
Posted on December 17, 2007 - Filed Under Tools | Leave a Comment
For some time I struggled with methods to keep my pen bushings and parts organized and every time I revisited a pen I needed to re-identify the bushings and drill bits to match the pen kit.
It was my wife that came up with the idea of using pill bottles. This [...]
NEW in the store
Posted on December 15, 2007 - Filed Under A special offer, Metal Spinning, Models, Tools, Woodturning/working Software, Woodworking | 1 Comment
By popular demand I added two new down loadable 3D models to the store.
Changing Table:
Check it out!
This is a model of a baby changing table.
Trest:
Check it out!
This tool rest is used to spin metal on a wood lathe.
The Waldon lock WORKS!
Posted on December 4, 2007 - Filed Under Tools | 1 Comment
Some time ago Walt and I embarked upon a project (the Waldon Lock) to improve the Stubby’s banjo locking mechanism. We built and tested locks, and for some time both of us have used them successfully in our shops. Recently we had another Stubby owner buy and try the lock. Below is an interesting [...]
Read More..>>Wood Turning Hook Tool: Make Your Own
Posted on September 15, 2007 - Filed Under Tools | 1 Comment
A couple of turners were looking to make hook tools.
This site has a good tutorial on making them.
Also checkc out the Oland tool.
Wood Turning Hook Tool: Make Your Own
