How to Build and Operate A Router Lathe
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used a 1/2 lag bolt with head cut off for the centers. It is
important to drill the pilot hole along the center axis to reduce the
vibration. |
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The
Lag bolts turned in bronze bushing mounted in the end of lathe.
Bronze is a metal with "self lubricating" characteristics. I also
used a spray lubricant. Because I had longer blanks than was
necessary, I wasn't worried about staining. I also placed a 1/2
in washer between the bushing and the leg blank to further reduce
friction. |
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| I used a 1/2 inch variable speed drill
as the drive motor. It was attached to a plate at the end using
the same fastener for the end handle. I didn't not secure the
drill hard to allow a little slippage. |
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