engineering lathe

@rocknroller912 jealous of that one, I’ve a tiny hobby size wood lathe, engineering lathes seem prohibitively expensive for one that’s worth having. Arguably I’ve actually no sensible justification for buying one either 🤔

@rocknroller912 might give it a go and see what it’s like.
Engineering or wood lathe?

Any parts the you might want to glue or finish will be affected by residue from lubricants. @rocknroller912 that was my main concern, this one states that it’s not silicone based and doesn’t Mark or penetrate the wood. That said I…   Read more»

@russ I think that’s the better plan, they’re useful for a lot of tasks. Just please check the distance into the piece the one you get will cut, mine didn’t have clearance to drill the string holes and bridge mounts…   Read more»

@russ, so I tried it out on a scrap of pine with a 10mm Brad point, a couple of points right away. Firstly the guide doesn’t fit perfectly snug in the plastic holder. Secondly when it’s in there and you…   Read more»

@russ if there’s something specific you want me to test out with it let me know and I’ll post up the results.

Has anyone ever used one of these to drill a straight hole? Are they accurate?  @russ I’ve a set of those, came from axeminster I think. They’re ok, trouble is keeping them steady at first, where they were most use…   Read more»

When the only slotting jig was StewMac’s expensive one @tv101 I’d not seen that one, insane money for what it is, the approach with bearings looks like it’s mean it wouldn’t wear from the friction but presumably you could replace…   Read more»

Interesting thoughts, I’d not looked in detail at the additional bits and pieces that would need doing to the table saw etc which makes it instantly less appealing. Just how short of time are you? @darrenking I think I’d just…   Read more»