Homemade copy lathe

**connan** · Dec 13, 2016, 04:17 PM

Homemade copy lathe

**DIYer** · Dec 17, 2016, 08:56 AM

Thanks connan! We've added your Copy Lathe to our Woodturning category,
as well as to your builder page: connan's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Copy Lathe by connan

tags: wood, turning

**steamingbill** · Dec 20, 2016, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by connan

Homemade copy lathe

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Hello Con an,

What sort of a finish do you get when using a tool like that ?

I had a go and got a very ragged finish that needed a lot of sanding. Am wondering what tool profile to grind to get a better finish when using the copy lathe.

Do you think you could use it to copy very small fine things like chess pieces ?

Bill

**connan** · Dec 24, 2016, 05:32 AM

Hello Bill,
You're right, the finish is not good, but it must be used the sand for tiny pieces and use a higher speed on a lathe, so that it is not bad.With this knife I worked and chess pieces and solid are.I hope you understand my English is not very good.