Fred Strumpf
03-26-2008, 9:48 AM
Hi all,
I will build a treadle lathe this summer. I am not really a turner, but would use it for spinning wheel and loom restorations.
I do have some details published in the Woodwright Apprentice series, but would like other options before I proceed.
I looked at the lathe in the carving shop at Mystic Seaport. I could build one with the flywheel in my rafters, so that's an option as well.
I am a Neander when it comes to woodworking, stuck in the 18th and 19th century.
Any help/enlightenment would be greatly appreciated.
For me, it's the journey more than the destination. No schedules, just theraputic woodworking.
Regards
Fred
I will build a treadle lathe this summer. I am not really a turner, but would use it for spinning wheel and loom restorations.
I do have some details published in the Woodwright Apprentice series, but would like other options before I proceed.
I looked at the lathe in the carving shop at Mystic Seaport. I could build one with the flywheel in my rafters, so that's an option as well.
I am a Neander when it comes to woodworking, stuck in the 18th and 19th century.
Any help/enlightenment would be greatly appreciated.
For me, it's the journey more than the destination. No schedules, just theraputic woodworking.
Regards
Fred