Video: How to make a mandrel on your wood lathe

[Stevej72]

This video is still a work in progress, but I decided to go ahead and share it now. Not exactly sure about the changes that I need to make. It has been a long time since I made my aluminum pens on the wood lathe and I forgot which tools work best. Once I get that down I want to add that info to the video.

How to make a mandrel on your wood lathe - YouTube

 

[GrantH]

Thanks again for the video Steve! Very cool, and nice, work.

 

[Dalecamino]

Another nice one Steve.

 

[ALA]

Very informative...thanks!

 

[anthonyd]

Thanks Steve

Could I use brass instead of aluminum?

anthonyd

 

[Stevej72]

Thanks Steve

Could I use brass instead of aluminum?

anthonyd

Hi Tony, I don't know why you couldn't use brass instead of aluminum. I think it would sure be worth a try. Maybe someone will see this and offer an opinion.

 

[Dalecamino]

Thanks Steve

Could I use brass instead of aluminum?

anthonyd

Yes, 360 brass

 

[navycop]

Would this work for a shopsmith?

 

[Stevej72]

Would this work for a shopsmith?

Hey Mike, I've never used a Shopsmith, although I'd love to have one. I don't know why you couldn't do it on the Shopsmith if it can be done on a wood lathe.

 

[GrantH]

Hey Steve, did you buy your new toy yet?

 

[Stevej72]

Hey Steve, did you buy your new toy yet?

Hey Grant, my wife was not as excited about the idea of ordering a new lathe as I was. Her dryer has been giving her trouble with shutting off. Had a repairman fix it and it did work for a couple more months but now is shutting off again. So, I think we'll have to get a dryer first.