On 2/22/2012 10:20 AM, Casper wrote:
In answer to your question of what was the largest item that I made with
it, (the drill motor lathe) I offer the following links to pictures.

The first was every round part on the train model which is 3 feet long,
engine, wheels, etc.. Give time for the pictures to come into focus.
http://www.barr-family.com/wood/trains.htm

The next are several models, a John Deer Tractor, every round part. A
Bulldozer round parts, and a 1930 Dusenberg auto, all round parts
including the wheels.
http://www.barr-family.com/wood/models.htm

After those I went to a larger lathe, a Grizzly G0624 10 inch lathe.
These only show what can be done with the simplest of tools. I am not
saying that it is great work, but when there is limited funds, there is
still a way. godsword

Nice work! I especially love the train and the Dusenberg. It's about
making the best use of your tools, right? So if you used the
drill-lathe on those projects, it certainly worked and was worth it. I
have yet to try a project like one of those, but I love classic cars
and may just have to try making one.

Basically I'd like to have a small lathe that I can take with me to
various places. Lugging around a midi lathe is not practical for me. I
plan on taking a closer look at that drill-lathe. Thanks for the info
and photos. Keep up the great work.
`Casper

Casper, someone mentioned it earlier - a Jet pen lathe would probably
fit the bill for you. The problem would be to find one, since they're
no longer made. I got mine some years ago (new) on eBay. I use it only
for pens, but could do bottle stoppers and small bowls and vases (2-3"
diameter max) and similar items. Great lathe; it's really a shame they
no longer make it. Took me weeks to win the bidding on one - it was a
very popular item.

Matt