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Old 06-27-2008, 03:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am very excited about BJs knobs, So, I purchased a Craftsman router lathe from eBay. It was supposed to be new-in-box and never-used. (like we should believe it)
I also downloaded the Craftsman Router Lathe Manual pdf that was offered by BJ. My question is: The router carriage has about 3/64 play, the wobble was measured where the follower would attach to the router carriage; is this looseness enough to affect the quality of a turning other than a knob? Next, the follower was not included with the lathe. It is not a biggie as I can make one. But how long was the original follower? I like the way BJ has mounted his and I will do something similar. Also would anyone have information about the measurements of the Drive Center Holder and Drive Centre Insert that is mentioned in BJs pdf file?
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Old 06-27-2008, 04:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi Doyle

3/64" is no big deal, the weight of the router will hold it down in place,,,the Drive Center Holder can be found on eBay from time to time but you can make your own with a sq.block of hardwood and a full threaded bolt that you have gound to a sharp point or some round stock that you ground to a spur point...on a grinder...or you can pickup one at a woodworkers store,lathe part....

" follower was not included with the lathe " not to sure what you mean by that ( follower ) .... ?


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I am very excited about BJs knobs, So, I purchased a Craftsman router lathe from eBay. It was supposed to be new-in-box and never-used. (like we should believe it)
I also downloaded the Craftsman Router Lathe Manual pdf that was offered by BJ. My question is: The router carriage has about 3/64 play, the wobble was measured where the follower would attach to the router carriage; is this looseness enough to affect the quality of a turning other than a knob? Next, the follower was not included with the lathe. It is not a biggie as I can make one. But how long was the original follower? I like the way BJ has mounted his and I will do something similar. Also would anyone have information about the measurements of the Drive Center Holder and Drive Centre Insert that is mentioned in BJs pdf file?
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Hi BJ and thanks. Just returned from town. The follower is the part that attaches on the front of the router carriage. The same place where in your photo you have a block of wood attached to the router carriage and riding on top of the upright board mounted on the front of the lathe. I could not get the router plate holes to line up with the slots of the router carriage and I was sure that you had the same router on yours. Went back and sure enough I saw where you drilled a mounting hole.
I like the photos of your shop. Sure is a sweet set up.
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HI Doyle

" The follower " got ya,, that part is a part of the base or to say a round dog that sticks out from the mouinting plate...3/8" OD,,, I made 3 guides to fit on it out of hardwood...that can follow the board in the front or a pattern if it's screwed to front board... ( a copy cat thing )


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Thanks again BJ, can't wait to give the lathe a go. I will let you know how well it works. But not today. it is over 100 in the shop and it is not the hottest part of the day.
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"it is over 100 in the shop and it is not the hottest part of the day."

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Hey Doyle,

Is your shop insulated? Do you have a fan blowing a bit just the keep the air cool? I find that helps me on the hot days....though it doesn't get as hot as that in Squamish, usually in summer hottest is 35C. I know Harry, it's actually cool compared to where you are....but that's warm to me.

Now that you're getting your RL going, it's getting me excited to get mine going. I'm just finishing a clamp job on the router table/utility table (it seems it's become that) but once it's done, I'll figure out how to clamp the RL to the top and try something....probably some knobs as in BJ's examples.

Keep on truckin' and take some pics and poste...that's what Harry likes.

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Hi Ed, no my shop is not insulated just wood siding. I do have an air conditioner but with no insulation it will get hot in a hurry. I do have two fans running so I can last for a little bit. Will be interested to know when you get yours up and running. Figured I would try knobs first also.
AND Harry --- you bet I am chicken -- when my shirt gets wet and perspiration runs down on my glasses - it is time to head for the house.
If I turn on the air-condition early in the morning I can get a few hours in but that's it. Besides this old fart just doesn't have the get up and go anymore. (and good wood is hard to find up here)
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Hi Doyle

Thanks and I like your shop also... is that a ICE box next to the router table maybe open that sucker up and get some cold air from it with a fan in front of it..


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Hi BJ and thanks. Just returned from town. The follower is the part that attaches on the front of the router carriage. The same place where in your photo you have a block of wood attached to the router carriage and riding on top of the upright board mounted on the front of the lathe. I could not get the router plate holes to line up with the slots of the router carriage and I was sure that you had the same router on yours. Went back and sure enough I saw where you drilled a mounting hole.
I like the photos of your shop. Sure is a sweet set up.
Thanks again and take care.
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Hi BJ, That cabinet is where I keep some sharpening stones some small jigs and a hair dryer and steam iron, works well on very thin stock and wood veneer - making them lay flat -
Just had an idea -- I could line one shelf with foil drill holes in the back, put a block of ice on the foil and let the fan blow from the back.
I didn't spend any time in the shop today. I took the wife to an auction house and spent the day looking. Did not find a thing to bring home. We had a good day out and about.
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