ravenlures Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I use a Vega duplicator with a old craftsman lathe with a indexable tool bit, works great, just have to leave enough stock for sanding smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty's Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 yea they're still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoors man Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Like Pesca - I'm just getting started. Well, really I'm just in the researching phase, so I guess you could say I am JUST getting started. I hope Pesca won't mind, but I have a lathe question and since you guys are all already talking about it - can I threadjack a bit? Would you guys think that a beginner would be OK using a cheaper lathe to start, or should I just hold out and invest in a really good one from the start? Harbor Freight has one for under $200, but one from a big box store isn't much more than that. Just wondering what you lathe'rs (?) think of the cheap o versions of this tool? I don't want to waste money on an expensive lathe to find out I hate it, but then - I don't want to try to learn on junk, either. I'm out on a limb here betting that Pesca might find your answers interesting, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoors man Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have a harbor freight lathe and it works just fine I would have to say if you are just starting out I would use the harbor freight one till you get a feel for it. and maybe get a better one after you understand how to work with it tool's are more important and a good way to sharpen them is even more important good steel is the most important thing in wood turning tool bad tool's make for bad lures spend money on the tools the lathe is just part of it all small wood lathe are basically the same design so it really doesn't matter the tools are what's important tight lines jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoors man Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Does anyone still make wooden lures on a lathe? Used the search function and found some discussions but all were several years old. Has it died down or everyone just kinda know what they doing now and don't talk about it much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoors man Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Does anyone still make wooden lures on a lathe? Used the search function and found some discussions but all were several years old. Has it died down or everyone just kinda know what they doing now and don't talk about it much? yes people who are in to making lures still use the lathe to make them I make wooden fishing lures on a lathe and you can look up old lures from the 1920s to the 1950s all are made on a wood lathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoors man Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 The saltwater lure builders seem to use them a lot, google stripers online. You can make freshwater lures on a lathe also it's not just salt water I fish for Muskie and Northern Pike and I use lures for stripers to catch them don't think these are just for saltwater freshwater works too I turn old school lures for freshwater and saltwater fish The saltwater lure builders seem to use them a lot, google stripers online. You can make freshwater lures on a lathe also it's not just salt water I fish for Muskie and Northern Pike and I use lures for stripers to catch them don't think these are just for saltwater freshwater works too I turn old school lures for freshwater and saltwater fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I would have recommended Grizzy because they do actual QC on their imported machinery, but there have been some reports that didn't sound stellar in the last few years, and they tend to cost a little more than HF. They do sell a lot of machinery though. I have a few bits and pieces from them myself, and can't say I've gotten anything bad. Grizzly still popular for many. They have some tools that are just home runs considering the price/quality. Add their customer service is very good to outstanding by most accounts as they are very easy to deal with, get parts, replacements, etc.... Where as most other companies out of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I have a 30 year old Grizzly 16" bandsaw and one of their surface planers, and they both work like champs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlures Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I have the g0462 grizzly lathe it is a rock solid machine it just has no bells and whistles at all, I can hand thread a 1/2" dowel on it with no problem at all it is just a good solid lathe And a good value for the dollar. David J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlures Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 @Bob La Londe The process is called thread chasing, it takes a little rythem a light touch and a lot of practice to learn but yes I make a very usable thread, I make acorn shaped box's with screw on lids from 1/2" in diameter up to 4" on diameter. People love them for pocket and purse pill , gum, lifesaver etc box's. I'll post a picture of a couple once i take a few, the tools to do it I made myself and it is a bit of a challenge on a lathe @ 650rpm but not undoable just takes practice, but the griz lathe is a acurate and tough piece of equipment. I love mine . David J @Bob La Londe The process is called thread chasing, it takes a little rythem a light touch and a lot of practice to learn but yes I make a very usable thread, I make acorn shaped box's with screw on lids from 1/2" in diameter up to 4" on diameter. People love them for pocket and purse pill , gum, lifesaver etc box's. I'll post a picture of a couple once i take a few, the tools to do it I made myself and it is a bit of a challenge on a lathe @ 650rpm but not undoable just takes practice, but the griz lathe is a acurate and tough piece of equipment. I love mine . David J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlures Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Sorry about the double post, slow cell service down here in the ozarks and I get a little twitchy on the button pushing finger, and to answer your question Bob I use a 16 tpi thread for most of my projects and have used a 18,20 and 13 tpi all with no problem just a little faster or slower rhythm respectively. I will try and get a picture posted in the next day or so, and you will see the threads and there quality. David J Edited June 24, 2016 by Jordanlures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlures Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 @ Bob La Londe Bob the first nut is a spalted ash with a maple top about 1" in diameter and 2" long the second nut is a spalted oak and black jack oak and about 1/2" diameter and 1.25" long I think the pics are good enough to see the threads are very functional and hold the cap to the nut securely. These and many others I have made have all been done on my griz lathe I am very happy with my lathe and would recommend it to anyone who wants a solid no frills piece of equipment IMHO hope this clears up hand threading a little. The hard part is fitting the second piece to the first. David J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Wait a minute...you can make lures on a LATHE???? LOL Very funny. And I love the profile pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 @ Bob La Londe Bob the first nut is a spalted ash with a maple top about 1" in diameter and 2" long the second nut is a spalted oak and black jack oak and about 1/2" diameter and 1.25" long I think the pics are good enough to see the threads are very functional and hold the cap to the nut securely. These and many others I have made have all been done on my griz lathe I am very happy with my lathe and would recommend it to anyone who wants a solid no frills piece of equipment IMHO hope this clears up hand threading a little. The hard part is fitting the second piece to the first. David J That is some NICE work. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 GIANT ASH HONEY DIPPERS are much more fun. I made several hundred of these for bars around Boston. I was waiting to see that piece of ash turn into a blues musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlures Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks you Bob for the kind words. David J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanlures Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Wow sorry Bob It was Ben, thanks Ben and now Bob again, I work third shift so 4:00pm is way late in my day I guess my eyeballs get a little fuzzy at that time of day, bedtime is usually 1:00pm , it all gets a little fuzzy when you work by the light of the moon, again my apologies to you both. David J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Heres an interesting video from someone in Australia using off centre turning. Edited July 13, 2016 by edgecrusher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy1 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 GIANT ASH HONEY DIPPERS are much more fun. I made several hundred of these for bars around Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy1 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 How do you keep the wood from slipping on the mandrel? I'm having issue with slipping. I've tried wax on the mandrel and small pieces of it through the center of the balsa but I'm still getting stripping/slipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 How do you keep the wood from slipping on the mandrel? I'm having issue with slipping. I've tried wax on the mandrel and small pieces of it through the center of the balsa but I'm still getting stripping/slipping. Balsa is tricky to turn on a lathe. Your best bet is to glue blocks to mount the balsa between centers. Trying to use the typical head/tail centers on balsa is troublesome. You also need really sharp tools. Easier to shape with 80 grit sandpaper then finish with higher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy1 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Heres an interesting video from someone in Australia using off centre turning. That was an excellent link! Thanks for sharing. Now I really am going to have to buy a lathe. Thanks a lot, edge crusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I want to try that off center turning now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
