Lathe Chuck Backplate from a Barbell Weight

[Charles Spencer]

I made a chuck backplate for my South Bend 9 inch lathe from a barbell weight:











I'm going to leave the back the way it is with the Weider, etc. cast in. Someday in the future somebody might regard this as a curiosity.

[DIYer]

Thanks Charles Spencer! We've added your Lathe Backplate to our Lathes category,
as well as to your builder page: Charles Spencer's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Lathe Backplate by Charles Spencer

tags: lathe, backing plate