Building a CVT (Reeves drive) for my lathe

[The Hobby Machinist NZ]

In this video I build a Continuous Variable Transmission (CTV) or Reeves Drive mechanism for the lathe. This is a mechanical speed control using special pulleys that can be physically adjusted allowing the pulleys to change ratio.

[sossol]

I've been looking for a CVT for my lathe and for my drill press, but haven't found one that would easily retrofit. Making them from scratch seemed impractical. I now see that I was wrong in that.

Neil

[DIYer]

Thanks The Hobby Machinist NZ! We've added your Reeves Drive to our Lathe Accessories category,
as well as to your builder page: The Hobby Machinist NZ's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Reeves Drive by The Hobby Machinist NZ

tags: lathe

[Jon]

Congratulations The Hobby Machinist NZ - your Reeves Drive is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

This was another very big week around here, but this a rare homemade lathe upgrade.

Some more good builds from this week:

Spot Welder by ercaneverything
Furnace by HandmadeCreativeChannel
Swag Brake Deck by tmate3
Hole Saw Guide by orioncons36
Wire Stripper by diy creative crafts
Impact Gun Trigger by spinesales
Bandsaw Fixture Plate by micksworkshop
Triangular Die by Occasional machinist
Lathe Steady Rest by The Hobby Machinist NZ
Curved T-Nut by Alans Home Workshop
Dimide Clamps by The Hobby Machinist NZ
Thread Dial Indicator Modification by Alans Home Workshop
Bench Vise by The Hobby Machinist NZ
Digital Caliper Fix by mr_modify1
Spin Indexer by The Hobby Machinist NZ
Storage Drawers by The Hobby Machinist NZ
Touchscreen Stylus by mklotz
Sliding Table Saw Extension by Metalgeria
Welding Table by The Hobby Machinist NZ


The Hobby Machinist NZ - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post. And, you'll now notice the wrench-on-pedestal award in the awards showcase in your postbit, visible beneath your username:



And, you'll be receiving a $100 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon (US-only), PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and award choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

Nice work!

[The Hobby Machinist NZ]

Thanks. I'm glad you got some info from the video.