collinb Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Picked one up in a thrift stop today. Was wondering if anyone here ever used one for smallish wood items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 My grandfather had something similar. He would occasionally turn wood on it. Most metal lathe speeds are probably too slow so try the upper range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I know some older fishing lure hobbies would use similar size lathes in the past to make lures and bobbers. You can probably make smaller Iteams like drawer pulls or pens but I don't think I would trust it for any real turning. Maybe you should look into geting some metal stock and turning some Copper and aluminum. Almost bought something like that to play with a little on small metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I wasn't thinking of turning oak or maple on it. Maybe balsa for a small bowl just to have a little fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Oh I don't see any problem with smaller turnings in hardwood at all. Probably plenty of power available, just take light cuts and have some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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