You didn't show what the metal tube, etc all comprised of. Did you buy all of it as a kit or what? I have a vacuum pump but don't have the bearing and metal tube. Any info will be helpful. Thanks. I Like your Lathe and set up.
I bought a Universal Vacuum Adaptor Kit from Woodcraft. There are other similar options available, or you can get bearings and make your own from lamp rod. There are others with videos on how to do that if you choose that route. Good luck, and thanks for watching and commenting!
I used a Beall spindle tap which you can buy online, see video here: th-cam.com/video/MmesGttAq4Y/w-d-xo.html I believe any reasonably hard wood should work. I can't knowlegably speak to longevity because I haven't used any of the ones I've tapped enough, but with so many threads engaged, I expect it to last a long time. Thanks and good luck, I think it's well worth buying one of these taps. Jeff
What is the source for the assembly for the head stock please? I have a vacuum pump but need a source. I can purchase a bearing but still need some help with connections. All the videos that I have seen are not clear enough for me to make my own. Any help would be appreciated. I have a Turncrafter lathe plus old Sears, and others but Turncrafter is most used. Thanks.
I should have added it to the notes, and then I would have remembered and pre-answered this question. I bought a Universal Vacuum Adaptor Kit from Woodcraft for ~$65. There are other options available which are similar from Hold Fast and other sources. What I bought included the bearing with a nipple for vacuum hose, a threaded rod that I cut to match the length I needed and a threaded cap and O ring to seal to the headstock. You can see this assembly at 10:20 with me looking pretty astonished that I managed to figure it out. You can also assemble your own parts for less. Good luck, let me/us know how you make out!
Thanks Banshee! Since I don't expect it to be subject to much wear, I just used shellac. I'm a big fan of shellac for the right applications due to it's quick drying and the look and feel that you can achieve. I often use shellac for sealer coats to be followed with hard wax for some of my other turned projects like bowls.
More information on sourcing of materials would have been great.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Where did you get your vacuum pump. Love the video.
Thank you so much! I bought the pump on Amazon. It's been totally adequate for the ocassional usage that I need it for.
You didn't show what the metal tube, etc all comprised of. Did you buy all of it as a kit or what? I have a vacuum pump but don't have the bearing and metal tube. Any info will be helpful. Thanks. I Like your Lathe and set up.
I bought a Universal Vacuum Adaptor Kit from Woodcraft. There are other similar options available, or you can get bearings and make your own from lamp rod. There are others with videos on how to do that if you choose that route. Good luck, and thanks for watching and commenting!
10 mins of that music and i need a stiff drink
Good video thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it!
Great video. Where did you get the tool for threading in wood? Does the threads wear out on the long run? Any type of hard wood works OK?
I used a Beall spindle tap which you can buy online, see video here: th-cam.com/video/MmesGttAq4Y/w-d-xo.html I believe any reasonably hard wood should work. I can't knowlegably speak to longevity because I haven't used any of the ones I've tapped enough, but with so many threads engaged, I expect it to last a long time. Thanks and good luck, I think it's well worth buying one of these taps. Jeff
gret video! where did you get the tube assembly that goes through the headstock?
Most use 3/8” lamp rod from home centers if get 30” would be enough for two chucks hope this helps
What is the source for the assembly for the head stock please? I have a vacuum pump but need a source. I can purchase a bearing but still need some help with connections. All the videos that I have seen are not clear enough for me to make my own. Any help would be appreciated. I have a Turncrafter lathe plus old Sears, and others but Turncrafter is most used. Thanks.
I should have added it to the notes, and then I would have remembered and pre-answered this question. I bought a Universal Vacuum Adaptor Kit from Woodcraft for ~$65. There are other options available which are similar from Hold Fast and other sources. What I bought included the bearing with a nipple for vacuum hose, a threaded rod that I cut to match the length I needed and a threaded cap and O ring to seal to the headstock. You can see this assembly at 10:20 with me looking pretty astonished that I managed to figure it out. You can also assemble your own parts for less. Good luck, let me/us know how you make out!
@@JeffMarxWoodworking Thanks for the info.
Nice job 😁
Did you use poly to seal the outside of the chuck ?
Thanks Banshee! Since I don't expect it to be subject to much wear, I just used shellac.
I'm a big fan of shellac for the right applications due to it's quick drying and the look and feel that you can achieve. I often use shellac for sealer coats to be followed with hard wax for some of my other turned projects like bowls.
Thanks for the response jeff
Keep up the good work..
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