Bill,
There are a few instances of using a router for a lathe. Although it can be done it cant compete with a lathe for standard bowls. But if you are doing something off center, strange looking or not round a router is a way to go. Biggest hurdle is not being able to sand as well as you can on a lathe.

Here are a couple examples of using my router attached to my homemade milling machine.
One is a bowl with legs that were cut into in the process, they are not attached afterward. I never did finish it it was more of an experiment.
The other one is an oblong bowl that you could not do on a lathe

 

Bill,

Here are a couple examples of using my router attached to my homemade milling machine.
One is a bowl with legs that were cut into in the process, they are not attached afterward. I never did finish it it was more of an experiment.
The other one is an oblong bowl that you could not do on a lathe

Hi, Mark.

Can you give to us some details about your homemade milling machine?

I only saw one of your projects. The bowl with legs is missing, at least for me.

Best regards.

 

A lot of spindle work can be done with a router. I've made a few canes and table legs with a home made jig.
I'm not accomplished enough at jig making to attempt a bowl like Mark's bowl with legs. (That's very neat, BTW Mark).

 

A nice job and very interesting.

 

Thanks Gents,

Interesting pot that one with the legs and done with a router !

How do you cut a spindle with a router ?

Bill

 

Papa,
Here is a link to post about my machine.

http://www.routerforums.com/table-mounted-routing/39763-my-new-improved-homemade-router-milling-machine.html