Pattern Lathe

[pitstop815]

The motor is a 2 speed double wound 3 phase motor this thing is massive LOL I like the fact that i can turn very large bowls on it. The whole machine is stout I will not have to worryaabout the machine moving at all.

I also have to purchase a phase converter to run the machine which is about 800 dollars. I may be paying to much with total cost.

In a quandry about it.

I have not turned anything since high school which is 35 yrs ago but i am really looking forward to it.

[aametalmaster]

Great have fun with it. I don't do any wood turning but i have a buddy that makes some nice bowls. But i have lots of wood...Bob

[pitstop815]

Originally Posted by aametalmaster

But i have lots of wood...Bob

Nice I read another post where you stated your family had a sawmill, Its surprising you do not turn wood. I have a buddy who does a lot of machining and its cool. I wish I had more knowledge in both areas.

Hope you have a great day

Thanks
Chris

[aametalmaster]

Originally Posted by pitstop815

Nice I read another post where you stated your family had a sawmill, Its surprising you do not turn wood. I have a buddy who does a lot of machining and its cool. I wish I had more knowledge in both areas.

Hope you have a great day

Thanks
Chris

Yes we do http://www.bairdbrothers.com/ And i am the only cousin not there. They have a nice big pattern lathe. I have a woodshop but no place to work. I can't stand dust on my metalworking machines so all of that stuff sits. I also have chainsaws, lots of them and want to build a sawmill but i had no place for it until now. So maybe soon. Then what will i do with all the wood i saw. Hmm maybe make something from it...Bob