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Description
Plans to build a Wood Lathe. Built almost entirely from wood this is a low cost construction project. The headstock is a ball bearing mandrel and the tailstock is made from some brass tubing, threaded rod, and a few odds and ends. An old appliance motor supplies the power.
This is an original 3 page magazine article from 1969.
Pages measure 6 1/2” x 9”
We do not photocopy these.
Article Includes
- The lathe has a faceplate capacity of 10" and the distance between centers is 48".
- White Maple bowling alley bed lumber was used (or other straight grained and rugged lumber).
- A few welds are needed to make the tool rest.
- Includes plans for a faceplate disc sanding table.
This is an original 3 page magazine article from 1969.
Pages measure 6 1/2” x 9”
We do not photocopy these.
- Measured Drawings and Diagrams
- Complete Instructions
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