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Observations and Adjustments on my Pole Lathe

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 … Continue reading Observations and Adjustments on my Pole Lathe →

  • treenworks
  • December 29, 2019
  • Bowlsbythefoot
  • Green Wood Working
  • Pole Lathe
  • Wooden Bowls
My Pole Lathe (Part 5)

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 … Continue reading My Pole Lathe (Part 5) →

  • treenworks
  • March 12, 2019March 12, 2019
  • Bungee
  • Green Wood Working
  • Pole Lathe
  • Treadle
My Pole Lathe (Part 4)

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 … Continue reading My Pole Lathe (Part 4) →

  • treenworks
  • March 9, 2019March 9, 2019
  • #treen
  • Green Wood Working
  • Pole Lathe
My Pole Lathe (Part 3)

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 … Continue reading My Pole Lathe (Part 3) →

  • treenworks
  • March 8, 2019March 9, 2019
  • #treen
  • Green Wood Working
  • Pole Lathe

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Increased the Whole Wheat flour from 10 to 33%, reduced the flax seed by half. Still a very moist loaf. Time to clean up an area to build some compost bins. #sourdoughbread #theWeekendsAreForMaking

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