Home made lathe - part search

Aug 21, 2006 1 Replies

Id like to build my own ww lathe. Its got to be small ( turn up to 5 or



6 inch pieces), tabletop version, but sturdy. I have the washing machine motor waiting, and will weld a base (or use black piping. havent yet decided). The rest will be metal (no wood on this one). Questions are:
  1. anyone know of an online source (Im not from the US) to get the basic parts (only essentials such as bearings and...)?
  2. What parts do I need (and dont say pillow block and such. Not familiar with the terms unless you describe them. Sorry)?
  3. Can I manage with a single speed lathe or is it imperative to have a pulley system (and then what parts are required)? Thanks again, Max

You are asking for some pretty finite information on a huge subject. But the internet is here to help. A two second search revealed:

formatting link
and
formatting link
about 200 others when using Google search parameters "homemade lathe". I am sure that "shop built lathe" "home built lathe", etc. will be equally successful.

Robert

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required