How To Make a Spring Pole Lathe Part 5

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How To Make a Spring Pole Lathe Part 5
we are making a treadle lathe with double spring pole from Roy underhill's plans in popular woodworking with several modifications from the Hand Tool School. so here is the last video in the how to make a lathe or DIY lathe series. In this video, we make the puppet out of hardwood and install a live center on both the headstock and tailstock. we will also be making the tool rest out of white oak and brass.
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@StumpCreekSentinel 3 жыл бұрын

James, I built a springpole lathe some 30 years ago. I believe that I reviewed the illustrations of Eric Sloane's book on tools in order to get some idea of how to proceed. Surprisingly, what I ended up building is quite similar to the lathe which you constructed. However, I used some very nice poplar boards which were completely free of knots. They had been tossed out of the lumber pile by the grader, because they were just under the required 5/4 " thickness. I did the same vertical supports as you. I also did the mortise and tenon joinery for the rails, although I secured them to the frame by using a mortised slot and a wedge to set them in tight. The one distinct difference in my lathe, however, was that I place my bow in the top of the rear upright by creating a mounting block which was inserted thru an angled mortise in the upright. The bow, itself was made from a maple broom handle which I shaved down to a thin, flexible stick. I placed the bow into the mounting head by using a dovetailed slot into which the bow was fitted. I too wanted a treadle wheel inorder to get away from the reciprocating spin of the bow, so I created a wheel of feloes which were secured by overlapping segments in a double layered wheel. All pieces were joined by using hickory pegs with walnut foxtails. The entire build was completed wholly by hand, without ever using any electrical devices. The project was done for an Anthropology class on tools. It got an A.

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a really fun time

@fabiofaria4243 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful job!

@Heathenleatherworks Жыл бұрын

Love the video. I was trying to find those instructions so o can print them out as I am trying to make one for Viking age and that frame is perfect

@dutchguycycling5968 6 жыл бұрын

For a better treadle, make it an A Frame with two pivot points to the ground. This will give you a nice up and down motion with no sway. To make it even better fasten a piece of wood to the pivit points, so it lays on the ground and you can stand on it. This will insure that when you really go at it the treadle won't wonder. Hope this is clear and it helps. Keep up the good work!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Dutch Guy Cycling that is exactly what I am doing first. That and make it easier to switch feet.

@MakeBrooklyn 6 жыл бұрын

Great job James. Enjoy it! That thing looks like several butloads of fun!!!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

OH man I am just scratching the surface! this thing is a blast to play on and learn!

@bobbymiller1414 3 жыл бұрын

I love it how to build one

@TristanDare 6 жыл бұрын

That is so cool, great work!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. it is a ton of fun to play with!

@TristanDare 6 жыл бұрын

Oh i bet! I plan on getting an actual lathe some time soon to start making some more videos. I did win that contest with the Pinball game with 2nd place, so I can get the lathe now. I look forward to your next projects with this thing!

@JeepTherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy. I can't wait to make my own and have somewhere to put it. And... I'm on my computer this time so it doesn't take so long to type something out. Now if I'd just quit making typos. Anyway... great video as always. always a pleasure. I may not always learn something new... but I've caught myself on a regular basis of all the things I've forgotten thanks to channels like yours. James. You're awesome and you are appreciated. Keep up the good work... maybe someday I'll see you on the leader boards.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. that really means a lot. I don't know if I ever want to be on the leaderboards. I just want to have fun in the shop.

@JeepTherapy 6 жыл бұрын

Wood By Wright um... from what I’ve seen on other pages... you’re on the way. You’re doing a dang good job and you’re not even trying!!!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks man!

@schedaable 6 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I saw an electronic! Aaaaaaaaah! Kidding, of course. Love the finished product! Been waiting for this one. Great work James!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks Chris!

@MarekKorkusinski 6 жыл бұрын

Now this needs to be said - finally a good tutorial on how a woodworker can get lathe. Now all woodworkers - in their parents' basements, garages or workshops can get lathe too. And this MUST be wright - we hear it from the mouth of the Woody Harrelson of woodworking himself.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL nice! thanks man!

@DylansDIYWorkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Well then! That's awesome! I didn't even know a lathe could work in that way! I thought it had to be continually spinning one way.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

it is a lot of fn this way. a good bit slower but so much fun!

@firstlastname99 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@opasworkshop8373 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work James you would make Roy Underhill very proud.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Opa's Workshop lol thanks Opa!

@timlonsdale3538 6 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo!!! Its done, looks great! I love the trick with the wedding ring, ive never seen that one, very clever😎

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thnaks Tim. got to love the little tricks of the trade.

@beneditowagnergarciafaria1421 2 жыл бұрын

Very good! Ótimo trabalho e arte! Muito bom esse torno, pois, não precisa de energia elétrica e além do mais, faz menos barulho. Bom saber que ele pode ser desmontado e assim, pode ser levado para onde quiser. Pretendo fazer um desse para mim. Agradeço muito por compartilhar seus conhecimentos conosco! Saudações do Brasil!

@michaelm748 6 жыл бұрын

Your skills are markedly improved over the time you have had this channel. Really impressed with all you do. Such an encouragement. Keep up y=the great work.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Michael. that means a lot. I do not like to master any one skill, but I do like to understand as many as I can.

@Thom4123 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet build James looks and works awesome. Looking forward to seeing the full build video.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Thom! it is going to be fun, but probably not out for a wile.

@uzimonkey 6 жыл бұрын

Very clever trick with the ring.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. wish I could take credit but it has been passed down through generations of woodworkers.

@travelinalaskan 5 жыл бұрын

Tips for welding cast iron. Clean part thoroughly, remove all old existing weld, chamfer crack, obtain welding rod four cast iron, preheat cast iron part to about 300°, weld the part then peen with a needle scaler and allow to cool slowly. Same process for brazing cast iron.

@douglasjolliff2406 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Now you're already to start making those Christmas gifts you mentioned at the beginning of the build. I look forward to seeing those videos.

@Yonatan24 6 жыл бұрын

And a way to get some rest during the 30 days of videos, maybe turning videos can take less time to make!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

yup. I have a few handles already picked ut and ready to turn for family!

@JimDockrellWatertone 6 жыл бұрын

It's alive! Great series on this one James!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Jim. lots more fun to come on this one.

@josephhaddakin7095 6 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Joseph!

@Sarrienne 6 жыл бұрын

Final video and finished product? Lathe it on me, baby!!! :-D Funnily enough, I was thinking about getting into turning. There are a couple of tables I want to try making, so this would do nicely for the legs!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL thnaks. I would love to see the one you make!

@TheWoodYogi 6 жыл бұрын

Works and looks great :) ॐ

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man. it is a ton of fun!

@jcluts1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this James! Looks great. Can't wait to make my own.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. Sweet! looking forward to seeing yours!

@francogodoy7097 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice machine. All hand made. Congratulations

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Franco. this one was a blast to make, but I am looking forward to playing with it.

@JohnT2001 6 жыл бұрын

how have i only just seen this awesome video?

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

well it just came out yesterday. so it is still brand new!

@garrypaynting4068 6 жыл бұрын

Well Done James, Fantastic build, and a joy to see it working so well. Have a Great Day. Regards From Australia

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Garry

@BillHartCooks. 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It is finished! Very cool!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thaks Bill, and thanks for being first on this one!

@willemkossen 6 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeeeeet! Yes! Love it! Nice! Great! That is phenomenal. Or fantastic. Or both. Yay!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Willem Kossen lol thanks Willem. Lots more fun to come.

@tonyfletcher2541 6 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Great job!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Tony!

@imortaldeadead 6 жыл бұрын

Looking good, now that I’m looking at it, it reminds me of a sewing machine lol Good to see it all done Now to see what you make 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL that would be a fun attachment on it!

@imortaldeadead 6 жыл бұрын

Wood By Wright I forgot to ask, was the little red hammer, making a guess appearance a clue of something to come? Or it just liked to see all the work now that it’s got new life?

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL that will be tomorrow's video!

@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! really nice!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@rick91443 6 жыл бұрын

Supercalafragalistic-awesome....and pretty cool too....cheers.rr

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Richard!

@AllanMacMillan 3 жыл бұрын

These look like fun to use, especially with green wood. I have always wondered, why, even on modern examples like yours, that a driven spindle isn't employed, rather than the between centres arrangement. Not having to work around the cord would be quite an upside, especially in green wood turning which appears to be very quick. There must be some downsides (other than the expense and complication of a couple of bearings and some sort of chuck).

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have added that on. It's just more work and often becomes more difficult to set up. It requires a lot more on the headstock to support that movement. But it can be done. Usually if you're going to put that much work into it you go ahead and make it a flywheel.

@long0515 6 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful James :)

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Long!

@phillallen01 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent build I have the same style Iathe but instead of leather I use 8mm Bunge cord / shock cord I get 12 turns on the wood i am turning it's a good upgrade and not so hard on the legs

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

eventually I want to build one of those but to do it justice I need a taller shop. it is definitely on the list!

@MccaneWoodcrafts 6 жыл бұрын

awesome job!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Frank!

@RayVRoberts 6 жыл бұрын

The One Ring to Rule Them All and in the Darkness Bind Them? LOTR but interesting way to keep the bit level

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Ray Roberts lol yup. It does help when you want to make sure.

@BartTheBardOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

WHY DO YOU EVEN HAVE ELECTRICITY THERE?! haha amazing!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL one of these days I will find a hand cranked camera that will work by firelight.

@cobberpete1 6 жыл бұрын

Well Done James, it looks / works great... As a 'Mod', how about a couple of guide rails on the chord end of the peddle for it to run between, to help keep it straight and efficient? What about tool rest hight adjustment?

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Peter Compton there are a pile of mods and acssories I want to make for it. A better tredal is top of the list.

@eduardvaniersel7535 6 жыл бұрын

That's a nice lathe, but the peddle seems to have quite a short amount of travel. On others lathes the travel is much larger.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. you are very correct. the one I made was tot he dimensions in Roy's plans, but that will be the first thing I change, longer and more stable.

@eduardvaniersel7535 6 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that. It will probably make the process more efficient and enjoyable.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL well, it is already enjoyable, but i dont think it will ever be efficient. LOL

@Ben_Lehnert 6 жыл бұрын

“[...] and welcome to the lathe!“ What happened to the shop??? Has the lathe pushed it all out of the metaphorical window? *lol* Love the video, and of course like many before I have lots of ideas on what to add as well...

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Ben Lehnert lol yup I have fallen down the rabbit hole.

@Orxenhorf 6 жыл бұрын

New item for the project list now that you can turn, a wooden taper reamer.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

yup. that one is on the list too! then Windsor chairs!

@rickschuman2926 Жыл бұрын

Wondering how you determined the height of the centers andwhy does the treadle waggle.

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

The turtle moves around because you were moving around. The nice thing is you and the whole ways are moving together. So it looks like it's moving all over the place but because you're moving with it it's staying put in relation to you. As to the height of the centers I just went off of the plans from roy. But it's about the belly button

@craftedworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Looking awesome, James! Have you turned on a powered lathe? How different is the experience?

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Crafted Workshop thanks man. yes I use to own a veritable speed lathe. It is a completely different experience, and in my book so much more fun as you have to think about a thousand things at once.

@craftedworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

You'll have to bring it down in March, I'd love to try it out!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

Defenently will.

@DJDJCOXCOX 6 жыл бұрын

Are the live centers #2s? I’m currently trying to figure out what drill bits I should use to do it. I think 22/32, 21/32, 20/32, and finish with 19/32. Is that overkill? Should I just use two sizes and whack it hard into place? Thank you James. I’ve been watching this with my 7yo boy and building it the last 3 weeks. I can’t wait!

@JacobvsRex 6 жыл бұрын

Careful, they're addictive!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL I feel myself falling down the rabbit hole!

@JacobvsRex 6 жыл бұрын

FyI: one of the first signs is finding yourself thinking everyone you know could use something turned for Christmas...,o.O

@andrewbrimmer1797 Жыл бұрын

What is the longest length that can comfortably turned on a treadle lathe?

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

mine can do 31" when I move over I just have to move the treadle.

@thomasarussellsr 6 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about putting a drive bit and pulley system that the leather strip could drive and give you full access to the piece being turned. Just a thought for a possible "upgrade". Any thoughts on doing something like this as and optional accessory? Maybe a home made chuck with a pulley groove or face plate adapter for bowls? My mind is reeling with accessory ideas. Future videos for accessories? Great lathe. The imagination is the only limiting factor or what accessories could be made/carved for use with this awesome hand made tool. PLUS, you get a good leg workout and some cardio too. Thanks for sharing. I'll be looking for the all in one video build compilation. Just goes to show, with a bit of wood and dedication you don't have to spend $2400 on a lathe. (or other tools for that matter) a treadle system can drive just about any tool your little heart can dream up. And for a lot less money than a commercially available power tool.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

so true Thomas. there are a lot of accessories I want to make for this! there are also chuck mekenisums but they often require stronger headstock to cantilever out the weight and torsion of the cord. but there are still ways of making a bowl on it, and I plan to show that soon.

@thomasarussellsr 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'll be watching for it. Thanks

@jean-lucpeuriere5642 6 жыл бұрын

epoxy glue 2 spikes or nails on each side of the driving live center level with the point of center, and put the cord around the center not the turned piece. live center with dogs will permit you access to the whole piece without cord in the way

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

yup. there are a few modifications like that. but if I want to work on that spot then I just move the cord over.

@rjamsbury1 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! It does look so much fun :-) The moving/adjustable parts are all so simple and robust - very elegant design. Do you think it would be possible to make DIY centres and any thoughts on how you might approach that? Thanks as ever for sharing this work. Could you put links to those other channels you mentioned?

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Robert! I was going to make centers out of threaded rod with the end ground to a point but I wanted to use ones with bearings so they spin easier so I chose to buy these. I thought I left links to the channels I mentioned in the description, but I will go check for sure.

@rjamsbury1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that sounds a good cheap compromise method. Found the links too :-)

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

perfect thanks!

@artlover5798 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible that the first spring pole lathes had wooden pivots/spindles?East Indian pottery wheels with huge stones spin on a wooden pegs!

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

yes you can make them that way. you just have to replace them from time to time.

@artlover5798 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright thanks that seams more likely as steel was lije gold and the chisels probably used less steel.

@bbrachman 6 жыл бұрын

What is the over/under number of times you clock yourself in the head with that top beam? It looks really close. I hope it is a soft wood! Great job James. Looks like fun.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL I have not done it yet. but most of the time my head is a good foot from it. that is till I want to get a closer look.

@bbrachman 6 жыл бұрын

The camera angle is deceiving. It looks like it will hit you all the time. This is probably the most fun contraption I have seen you build. Again, I have no room in my studio/shop for a monstrosity like that. If I could find a really small, treadle sewing machine frame, it might be possible to make a lathe out of that. I am really looking forward to seeing what you can create on yours.

@Musicmaddnes 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like youre rowing a boat when using the frame saw.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL yup similar motion!

@johnnyfan7014 6 жыл бұрын

Yo James could you tell me which hand tool can do the job like band saw does? Coping saw?

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

that would be a turning saw. here is a video making one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7ambJOh3tWrgIU.html

@sawman611 4 жыл бұрын

I see the plan link but it doesn't come out in a page form is there something or someplace to buy the plans I cant seem to get the info I need to get the plans I downloaded the link and the program but it just gives me the basic.

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

The plans are in that issue of the magazine. but they're not your normal plans they're more less a description of how to build it with some of the measurements

@1961markc 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job!!! Where did ya find the live centers? Thanks and Awesome job!!!!

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Mark. these are the ones I got. amzn.to/2mwB7hr

@1961markc 6 жыл бұрын

do they have ones that you can use for bowls? Thanks Mark

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Mark Cooper I use those for everything turned on a spring pole lathe. Even bowls and vases. You don't use a Chuck because the drive cord wrapps around the work.

@1961markc 6 жыл бұрын

Wood By Wright thanks

@geef6770 6 жыл бұрын

Great project! But watch out, the beam may hit your head... use a crash helmet ;-)

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Gee F lol it looks like it on the video but in reality it is about a foot away. Unless I lean in to get a better look.

@SouthernGinger 6 жыл бұрын

Turning out great... see what i did there :D Almost looks like it hits you in the head lol

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks man. the boom is about a foot from my head unless I lean in to get a better look. but I have not hit my hear yet. it is coming through. there is a reason I rounded that corner over.

@jimbol8695 6 жыл бұрын

Even though my thumbnail choice didn't make the cut, I watched this anyway (sore loser). My question is how large of a diameter can you turn on this and what determines that? Well, other than the distance between the live centers and the center structure. I think if I saw this in person I could figure it out but I can't. Thanks

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks man! it depends more on what you can wrap the cord around. I could do a 12" bowl with the right add-on, much bigger then that and you run into tork issues. but I really do not want the spindle much more than 3" in diameter or you may not ret 2 full rotations before it returns.

@jimbol8695 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That makes sense. Now I'll be able to sleep tonight.