How To Make a Spring Pole Lathe Part 2 | Foot Powered Hand Tool Woodworking

[@migueldeangel46]

I am working on a bed with tusked tenons so it's a nice bonus for me to see you will be using them here too. Thanks for all you do!

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet! I am looking forward to it!

[@migueldeangel46]

James, here's a shot of the bed I told you about. Only need to shape the top of the wedges now. www.dropbox.com/s/atac7uzmaq13xse/2017-12-17%2017.04.45.jpg?dl=0 Thanks for the teaching and the inspiration!

[@calt495]

I like how you explain the work on the finished product at the beginning, and then go through how you built it. It makes following along very easy

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Call

[@francogodoy7097]

Everything is growing up in your shop. Congratulations

[@WoodByWright]

LOL thanks

[@jsommersful]

Now I've got another project to add to my growing list... Thanks James.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL I am here to help Jon!

[@skoomasteve6144]

Bro, I love your videos. You're my absolute favorite woodworker to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@Jeremyschannel1]

I just built this lathe from Roy Underhill's plans a few months ago. I really enjoy using it. I ever build another one though, it will probably be a bungee lathe. The rocker arm is fiddly, but it's definitely more traditional looking than a bungee. Other thing that drives me nuts about Roy's lathe is that cross piece down low on the lathe! It really tends to get in the way of the board you step on to operate the lathe. Can be frustrating. I actually tried to use the lathe to turn a bowl recently - the rockers arm design doesn't work for bowls. They have too much momentum. I clamped some boards to the uprights and attached a bungee, and it worked much better. Good luck!

[@WoodByWright]

I am planning on building a flywheel lathe soon for some of the larger things.

[@opasworkshop8373]

Looking good James. Can't wait to see what you do with the finished product.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man you and me both.

[@MadMFox]

It's coming together nicely.

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks man!

[@DustySplinters]

Looking really good, been meaning to build one for small spindle work for many years. Here is a tip which you can either trust me or try it for yourself. Do not even try to use Carbide insert tools on a spring pole lathe... it will lead to a massive amount of frustration. Because of the reciprocal action you need to slice through the work not scrape. All you need is a large Flat Gouge, a detail gouge, I recommend a 1" Skew and lastly a parting tool. Ben Orford is currently sharing allot of great info and he showed his spring pole late in use. While I do not necessarily agree with the tools he chose I have seen all sorts of real simple cutting tools used on spring pole lathes. The English Woodworker also made a Bench top spring lathe for small work and that is a great option for really small shops. I love the finish that the slicing action leaves and the tool marks should become part of the design in my opinion, no sanding needed just some burnishing with shavings. Hope you have a blast with it.

[@WoodByWright]

I am of the same mind. I much prefer a sharp cut on the slower speed lathes.

[@Moostery]

I almost forgot about this series till now.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks. hoping one video a week tell it is done.

[@Moostery]

It's coming along great. I love that you are gonna be using tusk tenons. I love the idea that it's just wood, sturdy, and can be taken apart simply.

[@Aubreykun]

For when you go for the more mechanical lathe, you can easily repurpose an old bike freewheel (the back wheel, as long it's not the kind that brakes with a reversing of the pedals) as either a flywheel or an intermediate mechanism that will let the lathe keep turning when you stop pedaling/treadling. (Just make sure to install it the correct way around!)

[@WoodByWright]

that is what I plan on doing also keeping the gearing so one can put a lot of power into the fly wheel!

[@rick91443]

You're looking pretty good(and rested James,) with all that's going on above your shop, kitchenwise...Shop looks better and better with the shavings and lathe beginning. Hope you're progressing as planned with kitchen remodel as well...cheers...rr

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Richard. I am having a blast keeping busy.

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

This is pretty awesome!! I can't wait to see it done!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man! you and me both!

[@TristanDare]

Holy cow that is so darn cool! I wish i had noticed this video sooner... That's so dang cool, i have got to try this out! Are you building with plans? And are the plans out for sale? Awesome job as always, keep it up!

[@WoodByWright]

yup I am using the plans from Roy Underhill here www.popularwoodworking.com/articleindex/roy-underhills-double-spring-pole-lathe

[@sapelesteve]

Starting to come together very nicely James. Can't wait to see the end result. I have a motorized lathe but don't use it any longer. I find it way to messy to use in my small shop even with a shop vac. Plus, I wasn't very good at it.............. :)

[@WoodByWright]

that is one to of the things I love about this one it is light enough I can carry it in one hand and go out side. the mess is much more manageable there. or I can knock it down and take it on trips.

[@Ben_Lehnert]

Really like seeing you making this SPL with Roy Underhills' design! I'm as well building one, just mine is even more basic, rather the viking era style with quarter riven wood. Kinda like Robin Woods' when it's finished, or so I hope... Love your videos, really do!

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Ben.

[@stonewoodcrafts5210]

Hi, glad to see you building a pole lathe, but I have a couple of concerns. 1. Is the pine you are using going to be heavy and robust enough? 2. You don't seem to have enough gap under the bottom stretcher to provide enough travel for the treadle. Hope it goes well, Craig

[@WoodByWright]

yup. it is light enough to carry in one hand. you only need to worry about the weight with a motor. and yes the board comes up on the far side of it so there is lots of room. the design actually comes from Roy Underhill in Pop Woodworking.

[@cobberpete1]

Kitchen Reno in full swing and still time to play in the man cave. Not looking so tired today.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL yup makes me look forward to getting into the shop!

[@imortaldeadead]

Almost done, just a little bit more...no pressure but you know snow ❄️ will be here soon 😂😂😂 and we want to see what you will making with it... hmm will it work in the snow🤔🤔🤔

[@WoodByWright]

LOL only one way to find out!

[@namelessgarrett3052]

What's your opinion on the manual table saws? Seems like a homemade one would be right up your alley.

[@WoodByWright]

That is on my list to make some day. I want to make a fly wheel that I can connect a table saw, joiner, router table, or band saw.

[@BDM_PT]

Hi there from Portugal, A Lathe is missing in my shop! Nice Idea :D Obrigado(Thanks)

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks. they are not that hard to make!

[@JSCRocketScientist]

I’ve been wanting to make on of these. And I love Japanese saw. I so far only have a Japanese flush cut saw. Can you provide some links for your Ryoba saws?

[@WoodByWright]

This is the one I use. www.amazon.com/SUIZAN-Japanese-Saw-Ryoba-Double/dp/B01MU9XB1W?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIOCEBIGP6NUBL47A&tag=wood088-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01MU9XB1W

[@JSCRocketScientist]

@@WoodByWright Thank you!

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

looks like we have a similar if not the same mortis/tenon marking gauge, mines pretty, body made from a burl, crappy finish though. As for the turning tools, I found a 8 piece Japanese set for stoopid cheap at the local pawn and could not pass them up. Can't find the brand anywhere, just to see what kind of stealing I did... but no lathe yet... Can't wait to see you run that thing.

[@WoodByWright]

Nice. Love it when those finds come together. that gauge actually came from harbor freight. actually not a half bad tool.

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

good price too.

[@MccaneWoodcrafts]

when you get done with this, are you going to channel your inner Roy Underhill and smack yourself on the top of the head with the spring pole? Serious question, are you making this knock-down for storage?

[@WoodByWright]

LOL I am sure I will hit my head more then I want. yes I am keeping it knock down so I can take it places.

[@joreosuna650]

for some reason this video was really jumpy at times, is it just me that's seeing this? On a side note great project!

[@Birnenhund]

its the video

[@maticjelovcan]

Yeah... I see that too. I first thought it's my computer because it does sometimes do weird stuff because of KZbin Video... but it does it on my laptop and on my phone as well.

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

Oh, glad it wasn't just me. Thought my phone was breaking...

[@brothyr]

it's a handmade video. Part of the charm.

[@WoodByWright]

Interesting. the original file looks good but apparently there was an issue when uploaded. let me see what I can do.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Happiness is a shop full of shavings.

[@WoodByWright]

Oh ya! I am looking forward to hand planing the floor of the kitchen and filling the floor with shavings!

[@jsommersful]

Looks like someone got his Christmas gifts earl ;D

[@WoodByWright]

a little bit!

[@JoshBabin]

Looks like it's coming along nicely! If it's going to be a tear down style, any thoughts on wedging the through tenons to help keep things held together just in case the "clamping" in of the work piece produces outward pressure? They're long tenons so it shouldn't be an issue, but just a thought (dont tell Roy Underhill...) :-)

[@WoodByWright]

yup the design has those in it too, hopefully those will be part of next weeks video.

[@JoshBabin]

Oops! Hope I didnt spoil the surprise lol

[@willemkossen]

One day i will build something similar, although i prefer the treadle type with a flywheel. For now, the elektrickery is very helpful. By the way, the tools you have arent the most traditional for use on a pole lathe. Those are hook tools. You might want to look into those. There are a few videos on those on youtube. I think the channel is harry rogers. He blacksmiths those tools himself. Check it.

[@WoodByWright]

yup. I will be getting a few of those too. I plane to build a flywheel lathe too soon. one can not have too many! LOL

[@ardenthebibliophile]

Looking forward to the tusks! It's a super cool joint. Are you planning on this being a knockdown design?

[@WoodByWright]

Yup. I am planning to use it out side from time to time where it is easier to clean up. also to have it go on the road.

[@ardenthebibliophile]

Wood By Wright lots of light and dust collection provided by the wind. Great reasons to work outside!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Woot!!! Latheapalooza

[@WoodByWright]

LOL yup!

[@trollforge]

You should have cut the mortises the lathey ways, to prevent tenon-itis... :P

[@WoodByWright]

+TrollForge lol I have enough of that.

[@rootvalue]

TrollForge I am freaking out, these puns are too good

[@rpederse]

Cool

[@WoodByWright]

thnaks Bob

[@lukemaurer9182]

Is it just me or is James to wood working as Bob Ross is to painting?

[@WoodByWright]

LOL thanks Luke. I will need to grow out the white man froe.

[@uzimonkey]

This video is very broken, almost unwatchable in parts. I stuck through it though, good to see it coming together.

[@WoodByWright]

ya I ma not sure what youtube did to it in the upload, I have not found how to fix it yet

[@miltyler]

Army boots? No clogs???

[@WoodByWright]

LOL yup in the middle of remodeling the house.

[@cobberpete1]

Yes I noticed as well. Maybe it's HSE on the Kitchen above.

[@codybryant8684]

Where are the wooden shoes?

[@WoodByWright]

I am in the middle of a kitchen remodel do they are away for the time!

[@codybryant8684]

Wood By Wright I know just joking with you just weird not seeing you in them

[@thewoodworkingmetalhead2712]

More dad jokes!

[@WoodByWright]

LOL the best. or the worst. I have not decided.

[@tarz9386]

WHERE'S THE MOTOR GO ?

[@thewoodworkingmetalhead2712]

It's a spring pole lathe mate. No motor.

[@tarz9386]

I KNOW , JUST A JAB FROM A POWER TOOL GUY.

[@trollforge]

Mike Tarzwell it's in his pants.

[@tarz9386]

OH BOY, WHAT CAN I SAY, THATS WHERE I KEEP MINE...... MY RIGHT LEG THAT IS. AND I GIVE UP.

[@michaelballinger6419]

Mike Tarzwell... Machinist.

[@cody.k6825]

What is that facking stotter in the video

[@WoodByWright]

wish I knew. youtube apparently messed it up in the upload and I can not seem to fix it now.

[@reforzar]

Wait... you'ren't forging your lathe tools? Unsubscribe.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL yup. how many times have you unsubscribed now. LOL I should go count?

[@reforzar]

Wood By Wright 🤣

[@reforzar]

I keep coming back for more!