I Need some advice

[Chuck Beland]

A friend wants to build this lathe HOME MADE BOWL LATHE
He's looking for a headstock that has he can attach a motor to similar to the one in my link He's also looking for something about 1 1/4" threaded with a #3 MT he wants to make 36" + turnings. He's checked E Bay & Craigs list so far no good?

Thanks

 

[Bill Boehme]

I would say to search ebay. I have seen headstocks and junk lathes for sale there frequently. The problem is that you will not find a 1.25" spindle on a headstock the size of the old Rockwell/Delta lathes. You may be better off finding (ie, buying) a headstock complete with spindle that is the size that you want. For the larger spindle, a double row bearing is highly recommended.

36" turnings, you say? He will need to slow the lathe WAY down.

Bill

 

[Richard Baker]

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Bill, Been trying to send you an email and it keeps coming back. Was it something I said?

Back on topic, have always wanted to build a big lathe, but probably will never get a round tuit. Thought I'd start w/ 2" cold rolled, a couple of pillow block bearings, and some structural steel. Best of luck to your friend, "recon".

 

[Chuck Beland]

Thanks for the info guy's He shouldn't have any problems making it He used to build Hot Rods & he's a industrial heavy equipment mechanic. I just want to help him find the parts. He's a very good friend even though I never met him
Were on another forum together.

Chuck

P.S.
Let me know if you think of anything on where to get these parts.

 

[Bill Boehme]

Bill, Been trying to send you an email and it keeps coming back. Was it something I said?

I think that Microsoft Outlook has a mind of its own sometimes. I will send you a PM with a new email address (my old one is going away, but should continue to work for several months longer).

Bill