Treadle Lathe Build - WoodChux. Continuous Motion Treadle Lathe Construction: The continuous action treadle lathe, also known as a flywheel treadle lathe, below is an old design. Leonardo Da Vinci was the first to design such a lathe. His design included a 6' flywheel to drive the spindle. Although it may appear crude and dated through the eyes of a 21st century woodworker, the continuous motion treadle lathe was a giant leap forward in its day.
My introduction to treadle lathes was accidental and apparently, discovered through my research, happens quit the same way for many traditional turners. When I returned home, I spent a great deal of time researching treadle lathes. My design is a collaboration of many designs and ideas. I built this lathe with one goal. While in the designing phase of this lathe, I had several things in mind. Secondly, the lathe, when collapsed, had to be small enough to fit in my micro-sized car. The last major item of concern for me was chucks. Without any further ado: Parts List: Wing Nuts. Woodworkers Guide: Easy to build Continuous Motion Treadle Lathe. Woodworking Plans from WOOD Magazine. Pantorouter. Board Foot Calculator. Reader projects. Online | Skill Set: Tuning Planes and Chisels. For our Woodworking Skill Set theme, we asked MAKE contributor Len Cullum to contribute some pieces on understanding basic tools and techniques.
Here, he explains how to “tune” new woodworking planes and chisels. — Gareth As mentioned in my previous article, Understanding Basic Woodworking Tools, it’s a rare thing to buy a new plane or chisel and find it sharp and ready to use right out of the box. Even the expensive hand-made ones require some final honing before you can use them. These are the basic steps to setting them up. The Plane: I selected a Stanley No. 60 1/2 low angle block plane because its small size and ease of use. They are versatile, common and a good starting point for learning to use planes.
Flatten the Sole: The bottom of the plane or sole is what registers the depth of the blade. What you’ll need: 6 to 8 sheets of wet/dry sandpaper in grits from 100 up to 220. Leave the blade in, but back it out until it’s no longer visible from the bottom. Chisels Chisel: Before Related.