Wood Lathes

MachineInfoBox Wood Lathes
Synonyms:	woodturning lathes; DE: Drechselbänke, Drechselmaschinen
Material:	woodturning blanks
Used with:	face shield, woodturning tools
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Similar (More or Less):	metal lathe

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We have wood lathes in the wood workshop that can be used as an entry to woodturning - once a community of turning enthusiasts develops and the machines become too weak for more ambitious projects, we can think about replacing them with a professional model.

Güde 1000

MachineInfoBox Güde 1000
Material:	woodturning blanks
Used with:	face shield, woodturning tools
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Manual:	Guede.com
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The "Güde" wood lathe is very simple, but okay for learning how to turn wood.

Specs

• max. workpiece diameter: 320 mm
• max. workpiece length: 1000 mm
• spindle speeds: 850 - 1250 - 1750 - 2510 rpm
• motor: 370 W
• spindle thread: M18
• workholding options: drive center (Vielzack-Stirnmitnehmer/"Dornenkrone"), four-jaw chuck, faceplate (wrong thread)

Speed Selection

The lathe can run at various speeds depending on which pulleys are connected by the belt (picture on the housing). Do not put excessive tension on the belt - you'll be very happy about the belt slipping in case you've made a mistake and the tool digs into the workpiece!

Upgrades/Improvements

We should soon tweak this machine to improve usability (also see issue #7) :

• weld two spots onto the tailstock screw so it doesn't turn past its intended blocker anymore (gap was too wide) ✔
• add a clamping lever to the tool rest's nut switch nuts between tool rest (should have lever for quick change) and tailstock (OK to require tools) ✔
  • levers on both nuts could block each other
• buy (or turn on the metal lathe) an 18 to 33 mm adapter (to match common accessories like faceplates)
• buy (or make) a faceplate
• make a lathe-powered disc sander

Holzmann D 460F

MachineInfoBox Holzmann D 460F
Material:	woodturning blanks
Used with:	face shield, woodturning tools
Access Requirements:	Woodturning IntroductionThe part "]]" of the query was not understood.</br>Results might not be as expected.
Manual:	maschinenhandel-gronau.de (DE)
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SAFETY NOTE: Make sure you lock the box with the on/off switch in place before use! DO NOT start the lathe when it can swivel, you may not be able to safely turn it off then and the belt/pulleys are exposed!

Specs

this lathe can be used with a drill chuck!

• max. workpiece diameter: 254 mm
• max. workpiece length: 450 mm
• spindle speeds: 650-3800 rpm (variable)
• motor: 370 W
• spindle thread: M33
• workholding options:
  • headstock: four-jaw chuck
  • tailstock: morse taper - accessories: rotating center, drill chuck

Speed Selection

The D 460F has an electronic speed selection which is regulated by a potentiometer (without scale!) above the on/off switch.

Upgrades/Improvements

Ideas:

• it would be nice to fix the control box more properly - this should be coordinated with Micha Ba. who is the machine's owner!
• get/make a faceplate and a drive center for more workholding flexibility

Further Reading

• Wikipedia
  • Woodturning (EN)
  • Drechseln (DE)
• thespruce.com
  • Learn the Basics of Woodturning
  • Tips for Buying and Using a Wood Lathe
• Doc Green Woodturner