Observations and Adjustments on my Pole Lathe

I built my pole lathe in October of 2018.  Over the last 14 months I have made some tweaks that I feel have improved the results of my turnings. I lengthened my treadle from 36 inches to 40 inches.  While this may sound like a small change, a longer treadle increases the rotations of the …

My Pole Lathe (Part 5)

This post covers installing the bungee (replaces the pole) and making a treadle.  Please make sure you read the previous posts in this series. Part 1 Part 2  Part 3 Part 4 Congratulations on making it this far, we are in the home stretch. I installed 2 eye hooks about 4 inches down from the …

My Pole Lathe (Part 4)

This post covers centers and a tool rest.  Please make sure you read the previous posts in this series. Part 1 Part 2  Part 3 There are plenty of people that will tell you that centers are easy to make.  I am sure they are right.  I like wood, my garage is covered in combustible …

My Pole Lathe (Part 3)

This post covers making the poppets. Please make sure you read the previous posts in this series. Part 1 Part 2 Let’s make some poppets.  You may be surprised, but we are going to make another sandwich.  This time the center piece will be longer than the outside pieces.  This will create a tenon that …