I am teasing with making a lathe, got a machine shop available,so thats not a problem, but was wondering if anyone here has madeone that can handle, say a 24" diameter blank a foot deep, a12" swing, with a 6 foot bed? how big should the head shaft be? Machinist is telling me abearing that will take the speed is a problem, he is wanting a 11/4" diameter shaft for the head shaftthoughts? thanks --Shiva--

This guy extended a lathe. Not the same thing but you may get some ideas. -- Mark

Here's one listed on ebay (not mine - i just saw it while surfing)

anyone MADE a lathe?

Jan 08, 2004 21 Replies

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