I would like to make (have made) a custom bracket to hold my compound cross slide on my Delta 46-450 12" wood lathe. I have some ideas of how to do it but I have no metal working experience and no metal working tools. If you're interested in a creative fabrication project, contact me.
The reason for doing this is to modify my machine for turning banjo rims... [hollow cylinder 11 - 11 1/2" dia by 2 - 3 ".
I also would like some ideas on holding the workpiece.
Spindle is 1 x 8tpi.
I believe I/we can mount my compound "out" where I can manually machine the outside of the cylinder.
I would NOT want to permanently change or damage my machine... but like I said, I have some ideas of how to do it. Just need the advice and expertise of experience. Thanks.
The reason for doing this is to modify my machine for turning banjo rims... [hollow cylinder 11 - 11 1/2" dia by 2 - 3 ".
I also would like some ideas on holding the workpiece.
Spindle is 1 x 8tpi.
I believe I/we can mount my compound "out" where I can manually machine the outside of the cylinder.
I would NOT want to permanently change or damage my machine... but like I said, I have some ideas of how to do it. Just need the advice and expertise of experience. Thanks.
