As it says really, following the post the other day I thought I'll have a bash at that, save myself some cash instead of buying Cole jaws which they want 70 odd quid for.
So, Birch ply 15mm thick (lying around the shed), trip to the homebrew shop for rubber bungs (airlock type) with the hole in already, screws, washers and wingnuts from local builders merchants, Total investment just under a tenner.
Only one small issue, it doesn't bloody work So, if you've used one or made one, I assume it should turn freely when on the lathe or should it be laid flat to mount the work?
I used M8 screws in an M8 slot (sits actually 8.5 mm ) and I'm wondering if maybe M6 might have been better, any thoughts anyone? I wondered if a smear of paste wax might help?
Interesting project, just a shame that it's so near yet so far, I can see it's a great piece of kit, when it works.
So, Birch ply 15mm thick (lying around the shed), trip to the homebrew shop for rubber bungs (airlock type) with the hole in already, screws, washers and wingnuts from local builders merchants, Total investment just under a tenner.
Only one small issue, it doesn't bloody work So, if you've used one or made one, I assume it should turn freely when on the lathe or should it be laid flat to mount the work?
I used M8 screws in an M8 slot (sits actually 8.5 mm ) and I'm wondering if maybe M6 might have been better, any thoughts anyone? I wondered if a smear of paste wax might help?
Interesting project, just a shame that it's so near yet so far, I can see it's a great piece of kit, when it works.