Long9Ron Posted February 16, 2013 #1 Posted February 16, 2013 Just thought I would re-post the pictures of my homemade wood lathe. harvey1847, cristikc, augie and 5 others 8 Quote Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me
bbrockel Posted February 16, 2013 #2 Posted February 16, 2013 Very clean looking jig. Keep us posted on how it works for you. Quote "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64
michael mott Posted February 16, 2013 #3 Posted February 16, 2013 Very Nice, low tech solution. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
Long9Ron Posted February 17, 2013 Author #4 Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks Bob and Michael. I have been busy building some more tools while the site was down. I will post them later. Ron Quote Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me
1492 Posted February 17, 2013 #5 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Ron, I really like your Lathe, it seems accessible to most of us. If you don't mind us copying your version I'd like to have a go at building one- besides I have an old drill that would fit perfectly in there . You wouldn't have a basic plan or even dimensions you would like to share with the group? Kindest regards Quote John "Without ships there is nothing"
Long9Ron Posted February 17, 2013 Author #6 Posted February 17, 2013 John I built the lathe around the drill. You can make it any size you would like. The plans were in my head as I went along. Just used old lumber that I found in the garage and some screws I had. Didn't cost me a thing to build. That's the good part, cheap and works. Ron Quote Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me
Garward Posted February 19, 2013 #7 Posted February 19, 2013 John I built the lathe around the drill. You can make it any size you would like. The plans were in my head as I went along. Just used old lumber that I found in the garage and some screws I had. Didn't cost me a thing to build. That's the good part, cheap and works. Ron Hi, Ron! The best way of construction of various adaptations! At first search of improvised materials is carried out, and then already there are ideas on their application. I too often arrive thus . Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version)
ZyXuz Posted September 14, 2013 #8 Posted September 14, 2013 Hi Ron, I'm planning to make on DIY lathe too! Can I know what is the maximum RPM of your power tool? I put the Proxxon lathe as a reference, and I've learned that its max RPM is 5000.. Anyway, SKIL hand drill which is in my buying list has max rpm at only 3000.. Do you think it's fast enough? Quote Visit My Blog! http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com/ Previous Build: HMS Race Horse (Sergal) Current Build: HMS Unicorn (Corel)
dgbot Posted September 14, 2013 #9 Posted September 14, 2013 I think the only problem will be if the drill motor cxan handle being left on for a long period of time without overheating. David B ZyXuz 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Long9Ron Posted September 14, 2013 Author #10 Posted September 14, 2013 The drill that I use is an old Sears variable speed drill. It's range is from 0 to 1200 rpm. Running at 3 amps. It's not very fast, but will do in a pinch. It is also hard to hold a square piece of wood in a three prong chuck. When it runs for a period of time it does get a bit hot. Higher speed, with a capability of controlling the speed, would be a better choice in my opinion. I made this when I was first starting out with ship modeling and saw some DIY lathes, so I decided to make one. There are a lot of better DIY lathes out there. I hope your DIY lathe project turns out the way that's best for you. ZyXuz 1 Quote Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me
ZyXuz Posted September 15, 2013 #11 Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks for the info.. I think a 3000rpm drilling tool shd be enough then Quote Visit My Blog! http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com/ Previous Build: HMS Race Horse (Sergal) Current Build: HMS Unicorn (Corel)
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