Author Topic: Arrow lathe (Read 9915 times)

Scyth · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2019, 11:19:03 am »

DC -

A treadle to replace the electrical service.

(I use to build spinnng wheels & hand weaving looms for a living . . )

regards,

Scyth

DC · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2019, 01:48:50 pm »

That would work but you would have to treadle awfully hard to get feather burner red hot

TSA · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2019, 08:33:34 am »

thats funny DC

although i do like the idea of a treadle to do the majority of the spinning work- it would be a cool addition.
maybe a solar charger and a 12v battery

i just love seeing folks who think out of the box!!

DC · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:44:34 am »

I remember playing with my Mom's treadle sewing machine

I think it would be tough to get an even slow speed. Except for the weight I think running the thing with a car battery would be great. Then you could charge it with solar. 12 volts is mains voltage on Haida Gwaii isn't it

Hawkdancer · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2019, 12:13:27 pm »

The only thing missing is the automatic shaft straightener

! I learned how to sew on a "White" treadle machine many, many years ago, before boys were supposed to do those things, after I started learning how to cook in the kitchen. Never figured out spinning wheels, though!
How about posting some plans and a load list? Unless you are applying for a patent, of course!
Hawkdancer

DC · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:23:32 pm »

Plans, Plans, I ain't got no steenking plans

and I don't know what a load list is.

Pappy · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:02:15 am »

Very cool,Love seeing people using what they have and make something useful .I made made a Crester once and it was to fast 12 volt fan motor off a refer truck cooling unit I slowed it down with a rheostat, had no money so I used an old headlight switch and wired it in to the part that deems the dome light, not near as nice as yours , but works great.

Everybody laughed at it , but I have loaned it out a lot.

Pappy

JW_Halverson · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:32:48 am »

I have to ask....does it run on AC, DC?

Man, that is simply awesome. A wonder to behold. Now will you put up a video of you running it through its paces?

Scyth: I love woodworking (duh, who here doesn't?). A spinning wheel, or several, is on my lifelist to make. I saw one at the Black Hills Fiber Guild's exhibit during the fair several years ago that set my mind spinning...it folds up smaller than a suitcase. The owner said it is small enough she can take it on flights as carry on luggage! My one concern is that I will have to try it out once the first one is built and I will enjoy spinning thread and yarns. And that is a rabbit hole that leads to far too many other rabbit holes!

DC · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:38:28 am »

Quote from: JW_Halverson on March 19, 2019, 08:32:48 am

I have to ask....does it run on AC, DC?

Snicker, snicker

DC · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:42:27 am »

Quote from: Pappy on March 19, 2019, 05:02:15 am

I used an old headlight switch and wired it in to the part that deems the dome light,
Pappy

Good thinkin' that. I wouldn't have thought it could take the load.

Hawkdancer · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2019, 11:31:47 am »

Well, shucks! Everybody doesn't know beans from a load list! My army days are catching up with me! Can't be old age!

. Parts and pieces (load list), and how to put them together in what order?(plans)

On the other hand - a very ingenious device!
Hawkdancer

DC · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:11:54 pm »

Oh, a parts list.

Well, the pictures pretty much show all the parts and the pictures show how they go together. I don't think anything I wrote up would be any clearer.

Pappy · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2019, 04:24:42 am »

Ya DC it holds up just fine, I do plug it in instead of using a battery but I wired in an adapter to change it from 120 to 12 volts. I can slow it to a crawl or run it wide open if I want. It's not nearly as cool as yours but works good for creasting.

Pappy

DC · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2019, 08:58:03 am »

The fact that it works well is way more important than how it looks. I don't (yet) crest my arrows but I think I'll put a brush rest with a cresting "gauge"(can't think of a better word) on it. Then maybe a button tuft brain tanned wrist rest. Oh, and a drink holder

Hawkdancer · « **Reply #29 on:** March 20, 2019, 12:18:58 pm »

Most definitely, a drink holder would be a tremendous addition!
Hawkdancer

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