I recently set up "shop" in the garage, purchasing a Skil band saw, drill press and belt sander. I also picked up the Proxxon drill press and micro compound table. When I bought the Proxxon drill, the gentleman was also selling a Proxxon scroll saw, wood lathe and table sander. I ended up cutting a deal on the whole shot. In fact, he was also the source for the Skil band saw... I bought the drill press and belt sander new.
Anyway... I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how the lather might be used to true up wheels. I don't think I'll be using the cutting tools since there's no micro adjustment on controls... it would be free hand. I'm hoping one of you might have had some experience... or an idea that will advance my wheel prep.
I have purchased the "Block"... so I'll be drilling my own axles and of course with the band saw cutting my own bodies. With my tool line-up, does anyone have any suggestions for making a nice clean job of the weight pockets. Could I use the drill with a router bit. I also have a variable speed Dremel and drill stand. I think the Dremel would be high-speed enough.
That's where I'm at. Last year we lost the Council overall in a tie breaker. We're determined this year that there will be no ties to break! /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif
JT
Anyway... I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how the lather might be used to true up wheels. I don't think I'll be using the cutting tools since there's no micro adjustment on controls... it would be free hand. I'm hoping one of you might have had some experience... or an idea that will advance my wheel prep.
I have purchased the "Block"... so I'll be drilling my own axles and of course with the band saw cutting my own bodies. With my tool line-up, does anyone have any suggestions for making a nice clean job of the weight pockets. Could I use the drill with a router bit. I also have a variable speed Dremel and drill stand. I think the Dremel would be high-speed enough.
That's where I'm at. Last year we lost the Council overall in a tie breaker. We're determined this year that there will be no ties to break! /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif
JT