The lathe has been used as part of our traditional woodworking demonstrations and it never fails to draw a crowd. Specialised tools such as bowl hooks may be used for some of the work. While i am following his published design closely, i am going to use some modern machining to make the conical. Blanket discussions of building german spring pole lathe plans and using springpole lathes. Lathe, spring pole tool chest howto the woodwright. Pole lathe kit green woodworking specialists woodsmith. The association of polelathe turners and green woodworkers was created in 1990 by a group of a dozen likeminded individuals who wanted to promote the art of polelathe turning and green woodworking to the rest of the world. However, highquality plans can be very difficult to find online. Some years ago mark pottingeran his wife managed to fulfil a lifetime ambition of owning their own wood. Loft woodworking projects, plans, techniques, tools. This is shed plans average cost of materials to build a.
Learn how to build your own pole lathe for turning wood. The pole lathe plans book by mark pottinger waterstones. See more ideas about woodworking, wood lathe and lathe. Viires, woodworking in estonia, illustrates a simple pole lathe erected on the end vise of a cabinetmakers bench. You will leave with a fully working pole lathe and a shavehorse if you book for the four days. Roy underhills double spring pole lathe popular woodworking. How to turn a bowl on a pole lathe money the guardian. Working against the springiness of a long pole, it has been used for centuries throughout the world to turn green. This is the design outlined in mike abbotts book green woodworking working with wood the natural way. Wooden lathe plans for sale the wooden lathe uses wooden sleeve bearings with smooth steel shafts, eliminating the need to find bearings. I cobbled together a primitive polelathe in the attic of the farmhouse where i was living, and that became my hobby. Pole lathes are used to turn green wood, typically to make chair components, rounders bats and kitchen ware etc.
Ian is the inspiration behind much of my own woodcarving, and his posts may feature more regularly on the carving page. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bluprint woodworking get pole lathe construction plans. Turning tools for the pole lathe are different to those used on a power lathe. This lathe has a fixed headstock with a movable poppet tailstock. I am now running workshops on forging hook tools and bowl turning from steward wood in devon, either as individual days or together. Unlike the easy drawings of the past, woodworking layout software application could set out smooth lines. I have produced a detailed set of drawings for this lathe. The best pole lathe construction plans free download pdf and video. How to make a spring pole lathe part 1 foot powered hand tool. Please note that for some plans detailed drawings are not available, and no worries there are stepbystep detailed assembly images which often are even more helpful. Introduction make your own treadle lathe why this small book exists in the last twenty years or so since i built this footpowered treadle lathe, i have received many requests for drawings or plans.
Once youve cut the pieces you can then mark where the wedge will go, this is. For anyone wishing to build their own pole lathe this book provides a clear and detailed set of plans. Pole lathe plans book mark pottingerhow to select woodworking layout software generations of woodworking fanatics now have access to layout software program that assists them develop original projects. Pole lathes are used to turn green wood, typically to make chair. A typical two day course would include forging tools on day one then turning a bowl on the pole lathe on day two. The other end of the cord reaches up to the end of a long springy pole. Harry rogers shows you through the whole process of making a heightadjusting pole lathe, including all the meaurements. These plans are also best because they are the most detailed, have clear step by step instructions, assembly diagrams, dimensions, cut specs and supplemented with nice images. The lathe is very light and easy to put away when you are not using it.
There are two basic types, a spindle lathe for making stair rods, chair legs and other spindly items, and the other sort dont know the name for making bowls, balls and the like. Comprehensive plans and instructions for building a traditional pole lathe, 2006. You will be required to fairly accurately measure and mark out and sawchop mortises and tenons. Follow mark pottinger and explore their bibliography from s mark pottinger author page. You can certainly make it as tall and as long as you want, the only essential is a clear path for the drive belt. A reciprocating lathe that uses a springy pole to return the treadle and drive cord to the start position for the power stroke.
This lathe incorporates the same principles as the lathe above, but uses a novel spring and pulley arrangement to return the treadle, instead of using the lever system of the lathe shown above. How to make vitamin vitamin a rod lathe exploitation readily available tone and devising. The shave horse is basically a bench with a foot operated clamp, which grips wood allowing it to be worked, typically preparing wood for turning using a drawknife, or clamping wood being shaped. I could plan exactly where the wedge would go through the centre of the piece. Spring pole lathe class from roy underhills school. How to build a pole lathe easily permaculture magazine. Build your own pole lathe and learn to use it woodcraft. This was more than just a project for a society for creative anachronism sca arts and sciences competition, it was also a tool which i could use to make more authenticlooking turned items, such as tool handles, chair legs, and game counters. Ive wanted a pole lathe for a while, after seeing them at. I will be building the spring pole lathe with all hand tools. The lathe bed, puppets headstock and tailstock and legs are based on mike abbotts pole lathe 2000 design with some minor customisations.
It is difficult to accurately whittle the butt end of a handle or to whittle a tenon for a ferrule, leather bolster, or metal ring. From there, i plan on some carving patterns that havent made it to video before. Stepbystep ideas search for pole lathe construction plans basically, anyone who is interested in building. Pole lathe tools and accessories woodsmith experience. The use of a broad 2 chisel for smoothing is pretty unique. The best pole lathe plans book mark pottinger free download pdf and video. Although shavings are produced at a reduced rate, the lathe helps you get fit in a more interesting way than on an exercise bike. When in 1975 i read herbert edlins seminal book traditional woodland crafts i discovered the craft of chair bodging, that is using the polelathe to turn the legs of windsor chairs from fresh cut beech trees. Turning a lamhog traditional irish drinking vessel on a spring pole lathe during my 20172018 apprenticeship with jarrod dahl. The design for this lathe is inspired by an old german design published by roy underhill in episode 5 of season 24 of the woodwrights shop.
View,000 woodworking plans here search for pole lathe plans book mark pottinger basically, anyone who is interested in building with wood can learn it successfully with the help of free. The pole lathe plans book by mark pottinger, 9780954618933, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A pole lathe is a much safer machine to use than a powered lathe and. There are plans for a lathe similar to this in mike abbotts very good book that i recommend and give five stars called living wood from buying a. Mark pottinger soft back, 48 pages, 25 black and white pictures.
Comprehensive plans and instructions for building a traditional pole lathe by pottinger, mark isbn. Most recently, pww magazine august 2016 ran an article by roy on the building of the lathe. Woods workshop is dominated by his pole lathe, a heavy, homemade assembly of timber beams and posts. Buy the pole lathe plans book by mark pottinger from waterstones today. Farmhouse plans architectural designs attention woodworkers. Visit author central to change your photo, edit your biography, and more see author pages.
A pole lathe is the traditional tool for making round objects from wood. Comprehensive plans and instructions for building a traditional pole lathe. The pole lathe is a traditional woodworking machine powered by a foot treadle. Alexander and peter follansbee this is a great article with details about building a similar lathe but using an end vice for the tailstock. Comes with a simple list of contents and line drawings to identify each of the parts. Pdf spring pole lathe plans plans diy free build a. I have turning chisels, but a lot of pole lathe chisels actually resemble more general purpose ones, so if youre getting in to it then smoothing for example can be. The pole lathe plans book by mark pottinger soft back, 48 pages, 25 black and white pictures. This is a great way to equip yourself with the tools and basic techniques to get you started. A pole lathe, also known as a springpole lathe, is a woodturning lathe that uses the elasticity within a long pole as a return spring for a treadle. There are a few things that separate teds plans from the various other plans on the internet. First, these lengths are easier to pack when traveling, second, the scavenged 2 x 4s were 80 long. You can spend hours finding only vaguelyworded instructions with poor illustrations. Please use the links to see some information on making a pole lathe, and on turning items.
The woodturners workshop woodturners guild of ontario. There is something mesmerizing about watching the shapes appear from the spinning wood. The frame of my lathe is only 40 long for two reasons. Here is the longpromised article from guest blogger ian corder on how to make a pole lathe. Comprehensive plans and instructions for building a traditional pole lathe by mark pottinger. Spell i generally incur rotational lathes such every act flywheel and swell spring pole lathe plans pdf cycle easier to bring on the trueness is that prior to the. The main body of the lathe consists of a pair of x beams that form the bed of the lathe that are bolted on either side of the x legs that raise. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Desuk ltd book order 28 oldaker road newick lewes east sussex, bn8 4lw. Pressing the treadle pulls on a cord that is usually wrapped around the piece of wood or billet being turned.
Further resourcesmike abbot has a chapter on how to make a pole lathe in his book, living wood. Invariably they have shorter handles because there is not so much of a control issue as there is with the high speed of a power lathe. Introduction to pole lathe turning weald and downland. How to make the treadle for a pole lathe this is an adjustable treadle so that by kicking it, the treadle cord moves from one side to the other.
Comprehensive plans and instructions for building a traditional pole lathe by mark pottingerbuy. There is a wonderful satisfaction in turning beautiful. Can a portable, footpowered lathe make a believer out of you. Pdf diy spring pole lathe plans plans download free spring pole lathe plans wood home plans coffee table plans slab roy underhill spring pole lathe plans cedar log bench plans ikea wood spice rack woodwork ebook scroll saw christmas tree ornament patterns how to make adirondack chair cushions coffee table plans slab spring pole lathe. I enjoyed making this low cost lathe which is quickly and easily built, is light but stable, and folds away nicely. These tend to be produced in limited quantities for sale by polelathe turners who also do some blacksmithing work.