Homebuilt Router Copier Lathe

See this and more projects at www.thiswoodwork.com Quick video showing my latest creation, a homebuilt router lathe or copier lathe. I combine a router with a woodturning lathe so I can use a template to reproduce copies of turnings time and time again. Also durning the video I show the making of a small bud vase using the setup as well as a great colourful dyed finish staining the wood a bright green.
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[rogue10000]

Sorry if im just being ignorant but.. coundnt you have done that with regular lathe tools? without the need for a router..

[TeenWoodworker]

@rogue10000

You sure can mate! It ia better suited to multiple turnings like chair legs etc which it would be quicker to do this way. The bud vase was really for demonstration.

Alex

[Prostheta]

Ack! Japanese saws should never be pushed...!! Instant snapped blade time whether they have a strengthening back or not!!!!

[TeenWoodworker]

@Prostheta

It is true they cut on the "pull" but the saw will cope with being pushed back through the cut like any other saw without breaking. Although I do see where you are coming from it, can do any good for the lifespan of the saw.

Alex

[ialamont22312]

What brand/model of router is that?

[TeenWoodworker]

@ialamont22312

Direct Power I think?? Dirt cheap and pretty crap. Not bad for the router lathe though :)

[bubblewrapboy99]

I noticed you were using a straight router bit and a bolt for your guide pin... what if you used a half inch round nose bit and then rounded the tip of your guide pin. It would probably cut a lot better, give you a better finish on your piece and would be easier to move on your guide block.

[stevinmarin]

Absolutely cool...everything. The router lathe, the turning, and the finish. Beautiful.

[mbr72cnc]

You have done a great presentation of your lathe good job keep up the good work you will go far

[jcornell5]

when you were cutting could you have turned the lathe on so there was less work for you?

[Reddsmorris1]

Young man I think you did a great job. If you put a point on the depht bolt it will leave a smother finish on the wood. Great Job

[diesle05]

Can you show how to build this

[bigchad007]

Beautiful work!!

[StudioDGooL]

hi i from russia say me please what you used liquid cover?

[vv97vv]

This is like google sketch up's "Follow me" tool.