On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:55:25 -0600, Shep The Turner wrote
(in message
):

DMLSHU SWIVELHEAD UPGRADE FOR DML24

not being familiar with this machine I had to take a few looks on the web,
ditto for the upgrade unit.

On some other lathes, if the work is being turned outboard, a separate
freestanding pedestal is used to mount a tool rest.

If you get one of these conversion units in order to swing your power head
around 180 degrees, you would of course have the ability to spin a block of
wood much larger than your ordinary capacity over the ways or bed. With a
suitably heavy and stable pedestal you could certainly mount a tool rest on
that pedestal for outboard turning. You'd need to make certain sure that the
forces acting between the tool and the work do not cause the tool
rest/pedestal to dance about, though. May have to fasten the pedestal to the
floor securely so it will not move. You would not want this for a dancing
partner.

If you are willing to add a swivel to your lathe for outboard turning, maybe
you might consider simply making a specialized stand just for the power head
unit. If like me you have more time than money - and access to appropriate
wood materials for making a sturdy stand, you're in business. Sturdy enough
to not vibrate or move around, and made in such a way that a suitable tool
rest structure is incorporated into this power unit stand - you would have a
purpose-built bowl turning lathe. Bear in mind the power limitations of your
particular power head, though, and the attendant vibration associated with
ever larger blocks of wood.
tom koehler

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I will find a way or make one.