I'm no expert on new Powermatic lathes, but I think the lathe you both are talking about is a 3520B (not a 3502B which would imply a whole two inches of swing).
As for turning large diameter...
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I'm no expert on new Powermatic lathes, but I think the lathe you both are talking about is a 3520B (not a 3502B which would imply a whole two inches of swing).
As for turning large diameter...
Gloat worthy, indeed.
My advice is that you biegin by working smaller pieces to determine how the wood turns. This experience may be valuable, as some of the larger pieces are likely to be...
+1 on the Vicmarc VM120. Jaws available as large as 9 inches says something of its capability.
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I agree with Allen that the Vicmarc chucks are great. I have a VM120 on my lathe and use the 5" jaws for larger bowls. You can get even bigger jaw sets for these chucks, up to 9 inch according to...
Nice job!
I've started experimenting with homebrew DO on bowls, and would be interested in your recipe. I used matte poly, and my bowls lack the shine I see in your pics.
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Great bowl, love the natural edge, and ... so how did you take those photos?
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I went the old 'arn route and modified a PM90 for larger swing and do not regret it one bit. The reeve's drive on the PM90 is well built - very smooth and quiet. Mine was an '82 model with the...
PM45 is a good lathe. That looks like the variable speed model. For $800 I would put it under power and make sure the VS goes through the entire range of speeds. It looks like it is complete, but...
Definitely could make lumber from the main trunk. Hickory does make great firewood, but those limbs could be used for turning as well.
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As my primary cabinet saw I have used the following:
Delta unisaw - 2005 Model w/ 3 HP single phase motor. Adequate for 99% of cutting tasks.
Delta unisaw - 1950's vintage w/ 1.5 HP three...
Northfield 12HD, direct drive, 12 inch x four-knife cutterhead, tilting outfeed table.
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http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt7/mzipparo/Northfield12HD/NF12DH.jpg
Powermatic 225 direct drive w/ 24" by four-knife cutterhead and four powered drive rolls.
http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt7/mzipparo/PM225/PM225_B.jpg
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I haven't used the Amana set, but I have made them from a bunch of other bits that I have. This was before the Amana set was available. I remember using the TS to start the groove, and a ball bit...
Nice bowl and agree on the symmetry. Extra care in aligning the blank pays off in the end.
Some things I try to think about when considering proportions. The base = 1/3 of rim diameter, max. I...
I am impressed by the job done on the bowl form, and agree with the comments on the base and pedestal. Nice to see the suggestions on alternatives, especially on form and proportions. Reminds me of...
You will love that saw. I have a 5 HP 3Ph motor on my turrent style Delta / Rockwell 14" and it is great. With a sharp blade, it will cut anything.
You could look for a rotary phase converter...
Bowls are looking good, Jon.
I would like to have a vacuum chuck, but have put more effort into turning than tooling as of late. My experience is that a jam chuck works pretty good for forming...
Sounds like just the ticket, Jim. This wood is very green, cut just two days ago and currently sitting in the rain. Is it better to apply it with the wood wet, of should I let it dry out a bit?
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Cut some scrub oak on the large size for this type of tree (8-12" dia). Found various stages of decay and spalting. I would like to make the most of this wood, but some of the best looking pieces...
Have an Oliver model 2005 table saw. 16 inch blade, 5 hp direct drive motor, huge table (single casting). Runs but still waiting for some tlc and getting close to the top of the list.
I had one of these briefly, sold it for $750. Not an industrial machine but a lot more stout than portable planers.
I do a fail amount of resawing on my 14" Jet with a riser block, and for 8-12" wide (tall) pieces, I wish I had more than the 1HP that is on there. I don't think 1.5 HP is overkill at all, but keep...
Awsome thread. Great to see this thing evolving. I'm thinking of casting a riser block for a Powermatic Model 90.
I see you chose a TECO N3 for the VFD. Why this one over the Teco JNEV-203, which...
BLO = boiled linseed oil :)