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Been missing latelly, here's why.

Harry Robinette

Harry Robinette

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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.
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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
 
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. :rolleyes:
 
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