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Doc Font wrote:

In article sTZNd.11502$K54.3956@edtnps84,
"derekd" wrote:

Has anyone ever built a treadle lathe, and what exsperiences/insight could
you share.
Derek


Hi Derek.

I've been active in the Society for Creative Anachronisms for twenty
mumble, mumble years.

dito

The SCA recreates loosely the arts, crafts and
activities in the middle ages.

or not so loosely (depending on who you are)

I've tried out a few treadle, and hand
cranked, lathes over the years but too lazy to use one in my shop. They
are fun to demonstrate to the crowds of mundane folk at renassaince
faires. Just keep the tools sharp and make light cuts.

You aren't the only one....

Consider doing a websearch for "SCA treadle lathe" if you want to folks
who been there done that. Or the ones who enjoy researching the
technology of medievil times.

like; http://www.his.com/~tom/sca/lathes.html
http://www.his.com/~tom/sca/projects/treadlelathe.html

Additionally, there is a book for the York dig people that shows some
construction detail. It also shows lots of "cores" left from period
turning. If requested I can post the details for the book.

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