What I have turned on my cheap throw away Grizzly lathe.

for those who may be interested, that much can be done with even the
cheapest of lathes.

Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/TrainEngineSide.jpg
Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/EngineFrontAngle.jpg
Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/DriveWheels.jpg
Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/EngineBack-Tender.jpg

All the round parts were turned on Grizzly's hobby lathe ($44.95) 6
inch swing, 24 inch between centers. that uses a 1/2 inch drill motor
for the head. (Use your own drill motor)

Just to show that it can be done.

Zap

zap wrote:
What I have turned on my cheap throw away Grizzly lathe.

for those who may be interested, that much can be done with even the
cheapest of lathes.

SNIP

Just to show that it can be done.

Zap

Wow! Nice job! Did you make that from a plan, or did you work out the
measurements yourself?

You are perfect proof of what I tell the guys that work for me....
"don't worry, if you actually get as good as that tool, I'll buy you a
better one."

I still remember when Ruth Niles used to participate frequently on this
group, and all she had was an old Sears monotube. When she went full
time as a turner, she used the lathe until she could afford the
infamous "General".

I like your choo choo a lot.

Robert

zap wrote:
What I have turned on my cheap throw away Grizzly lathe.

for those who may be interested, that much can be done with even the
cheapest of lathes.

Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/TrainEngineSide.jpg
Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/EngineFrontAngle.jpg
Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/DriveWheels.jpg
Http://www.barr-family.com/wood/EngineBack-Tender.jpg

All the round parts were turned on Grizzly's hobby lathe ($44.95) 6
inch swing, 24 inch between centers. that uses a 1/2 inch drill motor
for the head. (Use your own drill motor)

Just to show that it can be done.

Zap


Wonderful craftsmanship! Well done.

Mike