Mike D Harris
01-25-2013, 10:59 AM
Since this was only possible because of everybody else that has posted their's on the internet, maybe this will pass some ideas forward. The only unique idea was to use the tool rest extension that came with my HF lathe as a secondary banjo so that I didn't need to bother with making one. I based this mainly on the design from "turning trees into toothpicks" website. However, to save cost I borrowed the idea from someobody else to use super oilite washers instead of thrust bearings. The main arm sections were from a rusty bar of 5/8" x 2" that I think was part of an old tractor hitch. I used a 3/4" shaft coupler welded to 3/4" black pipe for the tool handle. This allows the 3/4" tools to slide into the tool handle so that I can shorten the overall length of the tool when convenient. I also welded 2" of 3/4" drill rod to a 1/2" shaft coupler to make an adapter to use 1/2" tools. That way I can make some 1/2" tools which are cheaper than 3/4" and will also work in my bowl gouge handle.
So far so good. I haven't gotten around to finishing the laser mount, but a piece of electrical tape wrapped around it keeps the button pressed. :)
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So far so good. I haven't gotten around to finishing the laser mount, but a piece of electrical tape wrapped around it keeps the button pressed. :)
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