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PT. Johansen:
I'm probably too late, but it might be advantageous to have a look at Proxxons LBS/E, if you are going to invest in a dremel type tool.
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28485.php?list

I have used both for many years, but I must admit I think the LBS/E is the better of the two. It runs quieter and is easier to Mount on the lathe with the long 20mm neck.

In the end they both do the same job, and have more or less the same spec.

vtsteam:
Having gone the flex cable route, I agree with Jason, now. The bearings did not hold up well. I'm sure there are better brands than the no-name version I used, but frankly, I'm personally leaning toward making a Pott's spindle some day, of the version that (the non-youtube) Tubal Caine worked out using a moveable stanchion for the overhead pulley support. Fergus, step forward here..... :)

Bangkok Mick:
I actually have the Dremel already it is just the mounting I am now looking at, I have ordered some mounting brackets and a new chuck so hope to be in action soon.


Cheers Mick

Fergus OMore:

--- Quote from: vtsteam on April 15, 2015, 09:58:00 AM ---Having gone the flex cable route, I agree with Jason, now. The bearings did not hold up well. I'm sure there are better brands than the no-name version I used, but frankly, I'm personally leaning toward making a Pott's spindle some day, of the version that (the non-youtube) Tubal Caine worked out using a moveable stanchion for the overhead pulley support. Fergus, step forward here..... :)

--- End quote ---

Got TWO different Potts spindles. Gave the 3rd one to a watch and clock friend. See note of mine to Eugene but if one wants the easy and cheap and nasty way, you make a 43mm collar for the cross slide and hang a standard electric drill on it, or a wood router as a tool post grinder wqhich in my case was a Bosch TP grinder which became a wood router and I made into TP grinde again.

Presumably, the classic and rather elegant thing is a Quorn spindle or even more elegant(?) is a Stent one on its vertical slide- which is better than the pair of Potts jobs.

Jet lag and intravenous coffee are pressing.

Norm

drmico60:
I have used a flexible drive shaft connected to a normal portable electric drill to make a toolpost drill for the lathe. This works very well, see:
http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/toolpost-drill.html

Mike

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