You could probably also fill that pipe with sand or concrete to add weight,
increase rigidity and dampen vibration.


"Ali T. Borahan" wrote in message
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Hi Jim.

I know it'll be heavy. My calculations actually bring it to about 75 lb
(I'll be using mild steel, which isn't so dense). Of course, this all
depends on whether or not I can find a free source. I think I've found the
source, now I'm just waiting for the actual donation. Alternatively, I do
have a 1/2" X 1' X 1' piece of aluminum available, but I hate to waste
that.
I'd also rather the platform were heavier than lighter. I'll be standing
on
the thing (and I weigh around 200 lb, all muscle... YEAH RIGHT!!! I wish
;o) so stability should be no problem. My main concern is the post (made
of 2 1/2" plumbers pipe) be rigid. For that, I think I'll need some side
struts or something. Anyway, when I'm done with the whole design, I'll let
ya'll know how it worked out...
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Ali T. Borahan
AliSails - Fine Wood Artistry & Custom Woodcrafts
Web URL: http://www.alisails.com

PS: A last resort/solution would be to use engine flywheels. They weight
about 40 lbs and I can get any number of them that I need (I work at Volvo
Penta during the day to build a tower of sorts. Put the post/pipe in
the
flywheel hole (center), and voila, I've got a nice, stable--and easily
movable, platform.
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"Jim Pugh" wrote in message
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Ali, your plate will weigh approx. 90# for those who are curious.

Jim Pugh

"Ali T. Borahan" wrote:

Thanks for the kudos, all! It's always a pleasure to get compliments
for
a
job well done from other woodworking/turning experts! )

I'm hoping to have the outboard tool-rest completed some time this
week.
Depends on whether or not I receive the steel plate on which I'm
waiting
(1/4" X 3' X 3'). I'm going to use the steel plate as the outboard
platform
to which I'll attach the tool post, either by welding or by bolting
onto
the
steel. Again, I'll post pics and final cost when I'm done.

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Ali T. Borahan
AliSails - Fine Wood Artistry & Custom Woodcrafts
Web URL: http://www.alisails.com


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"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article sMbZa.32773$5f.18069@lakeread05, "Ali T. Borahan"
wrote:
Well, I've finally finished building the spindle/bowl-steady, and I
have
to
say, it works just beautifully!!! Once again, thanks to all of you
who
provided me with such excellent advice!!!

Pictures of the new tool may be viewed using the links below:
http://www.alisails.com/Bowl-Spindle_Steady0.jpg
http://www.alisails.com/Bowl-Spindle_Steady1.jpg
http://www.alisails.com/Bowl-Spindle_Steady2.jpg

That's a nice job, Ali. Thanks for posting the pics.

Total Cost: About $25 versus $250 for the commercially made type.
;o)
Total Time invested: About 5 hours (including time-to-think/plan,
not
including glue-drying time...).

That makes it even better, doesn't it? You saved a good chunk of
money,
and
have the satisfaction of using a tool you made yourself.


Again, thanks all!


Ali T. Borahan
AliSails - Fine Wood Artistry & Custom Woodcrafts
Web URL: http://www.alisails.com


PS: Next project is to finish building my outboard (free-standing
platform
type) tool-rest. What can I say, I'm a do-it-yourselfer!!! )


I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of that, too. Thanks for
posting.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)

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