Been missing latelly, here's why.

[Harry Robinette]

I have been building a set-down lathe on the R/H side of my Union Graduate. Finally got it done. I had to build a banjo completely which I made from 3 pieces of 1/2" aluminum and to outside pieces of 1/2" plywood. For now I'm using a bolt from top down and threaded into a bottom plate, this allows the banjo to be tightened to the ways with a wrench from the top. The tail stock I made from a plate of aluminum and several pieces of plywood I got the centers lined up within a 1/32 ( that was a miracle ). The bed is an extension bed for my old model Delta Midi lathe along with the tail stock. I made a longer center pin for the tail stock so the locking handle works just like it was made too. A R/H bed for this lathe would have cost me around $1000.00 to buy and ship here. This way it only cost about $9.00 for some bolts,nuts,paint and a spring. So hopefully I can get to turning again.

The whole reason for this is my back and both legs are getting to were I can't stand for very long so I'm trying to ahead of the situation.

 

[hockenbery]

Looks like it will work just fine!

Al

 

[Mark Mandell]

Good effort Harry. It's great to see people putting some creativity and perseverance into continuing to do what they love to do despite declining physical ability

 

[Odie]

Harry......something like this might be of interest to you, as well:

Nice job BTW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjblDXCKLHQ

This may even qualify for your health plan.....

ko

 

[Bill Boehme]

Harry,

That looks fantastic. Great ingenuity and first rate craftsmanship. I hope this meets your needs to turn and take a load off your feet and legs. Since you saved $991, does this mean that you can now reward yourself for being frugal? I see that the latest flyer from Craft Supplies has some nice toys ... errrr ... important necessities on sale.