Sorry it has taken me a while to get round to creating a final version with photographs , but here is the link:
Drilling Pen Blanks on the Lathe
Drilling Pen Blanks on the Lathe
Could I ask if you say there is no need to hold the drill chuck in the tail stock why in the first picture of page 5 are you holding the chuck?
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If you read the text above that photograph you will see that I recommend holding the chuck as the bit is withdrawn to prevent it from being pulled out of the tailstock.
and I quote: "As noted above, holding the chuck lightly once the bit is disengaged from cutting in case it catches in the hole and is pulled out of the tailstock is in my opinion perfectly safe and sensible."
What is with people trying to score points off me on this forum. :nonono:
Ok missed that bit
On the matter of drilling on the lathe is with a drill chuck it has the flat on the end which Is there to stop the problem of the chuck spinning I don't see why makes of wood lathes have not taken to making tail stock quills like metal working lathes it a much safer system
[/QUOTE]That would be a good idea. I cannot think of any circumstance where the Morse taper needs to be free to revolve.
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I'm going to have a good look now and see if I can score some Walter points LOL only kidding mate
Walter, when you post to a public forum you have to expect this, your posts are legible and well articulated, maybe that's the problem, you need to learn to speak txttork for the less fortunate
Two nice quotes that might help....or not
Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
Peter
Thanks for all comments everyone.
Jim you are more than welcome to add it to the tutorial page.
Peter, I also use a pillar drill for a lot of my drilling, but drilling on the lathe is useful for demo's and for people who don't have a pillar drill. For years I used an electric drill in a drill stand and that worked well enough too.