Author Archives: Isaac

Woodworking in America (WIA) 2013 Marketplace

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Isaac

I have always wanted to attend a Popular Woodworking’s WIA Conference, but never thought it would be as a vendor. I am very excited about this event.  It will be a great chance to let customers try out my tools and … Continue reading →

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RakeMaker II build along – handle

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Isaac

This is the first part in a series that will chronicle how I make a RakeMaker II. Handle making begins with stock selection – dry, straight grained apple, cherry, and walnut.  Since only small pieces are needed, I am able … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part VIII

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Isaac

Surfacing the mill bed and test run With the bed attached to the cross slide and the motor wired hooked up, I could finally start running it.  The first task was to true the bed, which was a simple (but … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part VII

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Isaac

The motor To power the milling attachment, I bought a 1725 rpm 1/4 hp DC motor on eBay.  My brother sent me a DC drive unit for the motor, which gives me the luxury of variable speed (from about 35 … Continue reading →

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Saw bolt repair

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Isaac

When a customer ordered some new saw bolts for a saw he was restoring, he asked if there was anything that could be done about the medallion.  I agreed to take a look at it and see if I could … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part VI

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Isaac

The milling table The milling table will mount to an extra cross slide that I picked up on eBay.  The table will bolt to the cross slide, and left there permanently.  It takes less than a minute to switch between … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part V

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Isaac

Mill column fabrication While the milling head was the most involved part of the build, the column was also time-consuming.  Lots of drilling and tapping, as well as some machining, can really eat up some time.   I think everything … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part IV

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Isaac

Milling head/spindle completed The milling head is assembled and ready to be attached to the column.  The pictures below show the parts.  Just the frame, a collet holder, the pulley, and two bearings.  The bearings are just radial ball bearings. … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part III

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Isaac

Milling head/spindle fabrication The most challenging part of this build is the spindle assembly.  Not only does it need to run true, it needs to have a means of vertical or height adjustment.  The first concern is easily addressed by … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part II

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Isaac

Cutting out the components After months of thinking about it, there was no more putting it off.  I was able to get all of the parts for the frame out of these two pieces of 1×4 aluminum that my friend … Continue reading →

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