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Tapered Turning Head
October 25, 2005

When lathe-turning candlesticks or other items that have a center hole, the hole can be perfectly centered by drilling it first before turning is started, and then using a tapered…
Hose-Clamp Lathe Chuck
October 25, 2005

This lathe chuck uses an inexpensive worm-gear radiator-hose clamp to tighten the collar around the work. Four saw kerfs provide the flexibility needed for loosening and tightening the chuck. Ernest…
Tape Tricks for Little Sticks
October 25, 2005

I find myself making lots of little things small boxes, wooden jewelry and the like. Until I discovered a couple of tricks using double-faced tape, I had a devil of…
Another Lathe Chuck
October 25, 2005

This easy-to-make lathe chuck simplifies turning small bowls and other faceplate work. Mount a solid-wood block to a plywood base and turn a short cylinder with a flared lip as…
Turning Ringed Objects
October 25, 2005

An effective mandrel for turning napkin rings and other annular objects can be made as follows. Choose a suitable hardwood (such as hard maple) and mount the wood to the…
Collet Chuck for Turning Miniatures
October 25, 2005

This collet chuck, adapted from a drill-press attachment, is inexpensive but effective for turning miniatures on the lathe. To make the chuck, purchase a drill-press attachment called a collet chuck…
Wooden Bearings for Outboard Lathe
October 25, 2005

Several years ago, I needed an outboard faceplate lathe for turning large plates. While considering ways to home-build the lathe, I remembered that as a young fellow I had helped…
Faceplate Centering Device
October 25, 2005

This simple little device will help locate a faceplate over the center of a workpiece. To use, first center-punch the workpiece. Then screw the centering device into the workpiece through…
Self-Locking Pin Chuck
October 25, 2005

This lathe chuck features an ingenious self-locking mechanism that allows quick and easy mounting and dismounting. It works equally well in both forward and reverse rotation. The chuck is ideal…
Auxiliary Lathe Tool Rest
October 25, 2005

My lathe has a 15-in. capacity over the gap, but when I mount a large bowl or tray, it's impossible to get the tool rest behind the blank to turn…

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