wood turning lathe

[Globetrotter.uk]

I am considering buying a small lathe that I can use in my flat. Please can anyone recommend one or has anyone made their own?

 

[Driftwoodwalker]

you can't go wrong with this model from Axminster tools AWVSL woodturning lathe.
Well worth the money and very well made.
good luck,
Lance.

 

[forestwalker]

Yoy could always try making a pole lathe, but use some bungee cord in the ceiling instead of the pole. I'm currently working on such a setup for my basement workshop. Robin Wood would be the one to ask more questions.

 

[Whittler Kev]

I am considering buying a small lathe that I can use in my flat. Please can anyone recommend one or has anyone made their own?

I've got some plans for a homemade one using the back end of an old bike and a car drum brake at home. They were intended for Third World Countries (if its still PC to say that). Remind me before we meet up again and I'll lend you them or get you a copy.

 

[Biker]

I've got some plans for a homemade one using the back end of an old bike and a car drum brake at home. They were intended for Third World Countries (if its still PC to say that). Remind me before we meet up again and I'll lend you them or get you a copy.

If you're offering to share this design could I include myself on that list, please? Sounds intriguing to say the least. I plan on making a pole lathe this summer. I've got plenty of stock photos for ideas but yours sounds weird enough to try as an alternative. When I say "weird" I mean it in the best possible taste. (Kenny Everett)

Good luck on the lathe Globetrotter.

 

[Whittler Kev]

If you're offering to share this design could I include myself on that list, please? Sounds intriguing to say the least. I plan on making a pole lathe this summer. I've got plenty of stock photos for ideas but yours sounds weird enough to try as an alternative. When I say "weird" I mean it in the best possible taste. (Kenny Everett)

Good luck on the lathe Globetrotter.

See what I can do, but its several pages, so a lot of photocopying
Just been and done a copy. With the copying, putting it in a folder and postage it will cost about £5 if anyones interested