drill press lathe jig

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beebeenator

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http://www.instructables.com/id/Lathe-Attachement-for-Drill-Press/

I saw Moji's first few turning project on his mirror

Looked real fun 🙂

so i bumped into this.

Posted : 15/06/2010 10:45 pm

chisel

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Re: drill press lathe jig

Bee you need a tool rest for that for you to safely turn that is not really intended for turning much better if you build a jib for the router IMO;).

Posted : 15/06/2010 10:53 pm

bbn

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Re: drill press lathe jig

I've done similar before. I've also used a corded drill using a lag screw for a tailstock. There is a "related" instructable showing how to build a lathe and there are actually a lot more on the web.

For simple stuff, a drill press lathe should do. A toolrest is not used in this case bro because files, rasps, and sandpaper is used instead of knives. Shouldn't be hard to setup a toolrest however I think holding a knife would be precarious as well rather bad for the drill.

Posted : 16/06/2010 9:04 am