Ged Meager | 03/09/2009 22:41:53 |
222 forum posts | I have a cl 3 Record lathe and have got to turn 4 thin legs can anybody recomend a cetre steady that would fit a record lathe thanks woodturner ged. Edited By Ged Meager on 03/09/2009 22:42:49 |
Sparky | 03/09/2009 23:51:47 |
7631 forum posts 22 photos | Ged What size are they? You maybe able to get away without a steady if you cup the leg in the middle with your hand when turning around that area. Marc |
dennis wake | 03/09/2009 23:52:05 |
![]() 2044 forum posts 1451 photos 1 articles | hi Ged
have you looked in the turners retreat they had a center stedy on ther web site.
dennis |
Dave Atkinson | 04/09/2009 11:10:17 |
![]() 672 forum posts 115 photos | Ged
I'd start at the tailstock end and then use my hand to keep it from oscillating.
Cheers dave |
Ged Meager | 04/09/2009 15:48:01 |
222 forum posts | I have managed to turn one leg . Snapped two Difficult to use my hand to cut down the oscilating as I'n a disabled turner due to a severe stroke Rt handed, Lt hand near useless but thanks for you comments will try yurners retreat .Thanks guys always value you advice GED |
Ron Davis | 04/09/2009 20:26:07 |
![]() 1619 forum posts 201 photos | There was aplan to make one in GW recently. I keep meaning to make one, I have rollerskate wheels in the cupboard for years!
Ron |
Ged Meager | 07/09/2009 22:49:18 |
222 forum posts | Thanks Ron I ha the last 4years worth of GWW if you could give me some idea of the one with the plans in I would be very grateful your WOODTURNER GED |
Vaughn | 08/09/2009 13:03:36 |
![]() 92 forum posts 34 photos | Hi Ged. look in the january 2009 issue of the woodworker, page 60. |
Ron Davis | 08/09/2009 19:53:22 |
![]() 1619 forum posts 201 photos | Cheers Vaughn saved me having to look
Ron |
George Arnold | 08/09/2009 19:58:52 |
![]() 1834 forum posts 191 photos | A cheap steady can be made from a piece of hard wood, cut a v at the center height of the lathe ad attach it to the bed or toolrest. apply candle wax as a lubricant.
George |
Ged Meager | 15/09/2009 22:46:14 |
222 forum posts | Thanks for all your help and ideas guys but good old Axminster came to the rescue with one that cost about 35 quid I think it was any way its fitted it works and all four legs ha ve been turn successfully GED |
Sparky | 16/09/2009 13:25:18 |
7631 forum posts 22 photos | Nice one Ged, ![]() Dont forget those images in your album ![]() Marc ![]() |
Alan T. | 16/09/2009 19:40:04 |
1033 forum posts 98 photos | Hello Ged,
I'd like to see that too. Photos please. Cheers Alan T. |
Ron Davis | 16/09/2009 19:42:21 |
![]() 1619 forum posts 201 photos | Thanks George, why didn't I think of that
Ron |
Ged Meager | 06/10/2009 22:34:44 |
222 forum posts | Thanks guys I will post an album as soon as I can save enough pennies to buy a camera will have to be after the election Mr Cameron want to stop my didsability allowance. unfortunately stroke damage is permanent Mr Cameron.But I'm still trying making a bookcase at present should finish it next week bit of luck love to all you woodies keep up the good work its not just a hobby but thegreatest therapy thyere is in my opinion GED |
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