John K Jordan
11-20-2016, 7:22 PM
If you've been to David Ellsworth's place in Pennsylvania you may have seen his massive Jim Thompson lathe, I understand one of only four ever made. Jim built it for David in 1985. The thing weighs about 4000 lbs, has an unstoppable 5hp single-phase motor, and will swing 37" with 5' between centers! Yikes. A lathe like this could solve the problem of what to do with that big burl you've been holding on to!
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I like how the tailstock and tool rest are moved with geared cranks. David said he actually stands between the ways when hollowing a large bowl or hollow form...they're 18" apart.
He has reluctantly decided to part with the lathe. I'd be tempted to go get it myself if I had the room but I can't afford the certain divorce...
You really need a crane to get the huge blanks on the lathe so he is sending his 2-ton gantry crane with it along with a huge steady rest, a drilling bar, and some other accessories. This thing looks bigger in real life. (If you get a chance, go visit David in Pennsylvania, even if just to look at his pieces and play a game of snooker! He lives in a unique place - those who have been there understand when I say he doesn't need a lawnmower. :))
This is certainly not something a normal human would need, but any interested abnormal or super-normal turners can contact David directly for details, (his email address is on his web site or I have his phone numbers) Think of the bragging rights! I think it would be incredible just to have a touch of woodturning history in the shop.
***Note: This is for general interest only, not an appropriate listing for the classified section (posted here with permission of the SMC management).
JKJ
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I like how the tailstock and tool rest are moved with geared cranks. David said he actually stands between the ways when hollowing a large bowl or hollow form...they're 18" apart.
He has reluctantly decided to part with the lathe. I'd be tempted to go get it myself if I had the room but I can't afford the certain divorce...
You really need a crane to get the huge blanks on the lathe so he is sending his 2-ton gantry crane with it along with a huge steady rest, a drilling bar, and some other accessories. This thing looks bigger in real life. (If you get a chance, go visit David in Pennsylvania, even if just to look at his pieces and play a game of snooker! He lives in a unique place - those who have been there understand when I say he doesn't need a lawnmower. :))
This is certainly not something a normal human would need, but any interested abnormal or super-normal turners can contact David directly for details, (his email address is on his web site or I have his phone numbers) Think of the bragging rights! I think it would be incredible just to have a touch of woodturning history in the shop.
***Note: This is for general interest only, not an appropriate listing for the classified section (posted here with permission of the SMC management).
JKJ