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Post by tusses on Jun 2, 2008 20:27:18 GMT
just wondered if its any good ? Its from my grandad - then my dad - now me. 24" centers  |
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Post by jfc on Jun 2, 2008 21:02:25 GMT
Colin C likes to put single bar Lathes through the workshop wall ;D Is that an indexing template i can see on the left hand side ?
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Post by tusses on Jun 2, 2008 21:23:46 GMT
Colin C likes to put single bar Lathes through the workshop wall ;D Is that an indexing template i can see on the left hand side ? through the wall  no indexing template on this one. I think you are looking at the other holder thingy for the long tool rest (the short one is fitted) |
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Post by tusses on Jun 2, 2008 21:26:54 GMT
the last thing I used it for , was the funnels on this ...  |
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Post by jfc on Jun 2, 2008 22:14:44 GMT
Well i say through the wall but a man in a smock getting angry with a lath is rather a funny sight ;D He's so gonna kick my ass for this ;D
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Post by tusses on Jun 2, 2008 22:16:52 GMT
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Post by jaco on Jun 3, 2008 11:13:03 GMT
Looks even older than mine!
Jason, you wanna move the thread to TURNING?
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Post by tusses on Jun 3, 2008 21:15:31 GMT
dragged it out and gave it a bit of a sweep out It is indeed a Coronet dont know what model tho Centers are about 25 1/2 - but could be upto about 26 1/2 if I re-drill the base mountings. it has had the motor moved or added. table saw attachment - and an arbor ? for a polishing mop on the end.] someone mentiond a problem with single pole bed lathes ... what's the problem is this any good I ve used it a few times and it works ok - but I have nothing to compare it to ! my dad added an extra end center so it can turn 30" so ok for tables. can I get a longer steel shaft - so the centers are wider ? I have a face plate with it so could turn bowls - not very wide tho. the face doesn't pivot so cant turn any wider than the center to the bed/pole so ... you thoughts ... usefull - or old rubbish ? can get a modern one for £100 ish , so not much money if this is holding me back ! some pics...    Ta Rich |
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Post by jaco on Jun 8, 2008 6:51:12 GMT
Rich, Stupid question, but with a single pole bed, how accurate is the alignment between the head & tail? Does it have centring adjustments or a guide built into the pole at the back? Cheers, Phil  |
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Post by tusses on Jun 8, 2008 7:29:37 GMT
its all aligned by eye.
does it matter ?
as long are you eye it up ok, your work is spinning between two points, you align your tool rest to the work - so even if the centers are out slightly you can still turn straight .
thats how I always figured it anyway ?
I guess you could set it with a square and spacer and score a center line if it matters
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Post by tusses on Jun 8, 2008 7:31:55 GMT
I've found out its a Coronet Minor and I can still get spares and attachments for it  |
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Post by jaco on Jun 8, 2008 9:15:09 GMT
its all aligned by eye. does it matter ? as long are you eye it up ok, your work is spinning between two points, you align your tool rest to the work - so even if the centers are out slightly you can still turn straight . thats how I always figured it anyway ? I guess you could set it with a square and spacer and score a center line if it matters Would one not get a "funnel" shape if its out? Where are our engineers? Paul? |
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Post by tusses on Jun 8, 2008 9:37:38 GMT
I would imagine that if your tool rest and tool strokes are parallel to the axis of the turning piece - it wouldnt matter if it was angled (in theory) at 45% off the end
might have trouble keeping it from popping out of the centers tho
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