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I am in the process of building the jamieson tool as budget dictates. Has anyone built his laser setup and where do you find
the clamps he uses? I have the boring bar setup built and am building the rear rest. This thing will be rather heavy when
complete. Byron
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Not hard to build and can be done with minimal welding if that is a problem. Try useing boat railing if that is available in your area. Mine was too flimsy and a club member recently showed his built from boat railing and it was quite steady.
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Thom right about the railing parts. Lyle's parts are custom made for him and he doesn't part with them at all.
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I made a similar clamp from hardwood to mount Lyle's system on another hollowing tool I made. Start with a block of wood with the overall dimensions, drill all the holes, cross drill for bolts, rasp or saw a nicer profile, then cut in half on the bandsaw. It's more blocky looking than Lyle's, but works fine.
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Like Richard, I made a wooden clamp. I used an article from the AAW magazine for design. If you are a member or have a friend who is a member, you can search old issues. The Spring 2003 issue. The article is " Build your own Square-Aim Laser" by Bruce Hoover.
I did modify the type of laser after many problems. I now use this with a battery box. http://www.ebay.com/itm/120921382860...860%26_rdc%3D1
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does anyone know if there is a turner jere locally in ft worth tx that has a jamieson hollowing tool that i might look at. Seeing one in person
lets you get a better view and some measurements. Thanks,Byron
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If you can't find someone locally I can send you pics and measurements from mine. What lathe do you have?
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