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16mm photo-plank - lathe completed

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Work on the lathe continued, I had several more pieces to model up and a couple of changes to some of the first attempts at detail parts. The final CAD drawing looks quite attractive.

 

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To those who think 3D printing is 'cheating' I think I should point out this was more of 'home kit production' as the lathe has almost 30 separate pieces. The parts almost filled the build plate on my Anycubic photon twice over and each print job took about 4 1/2 hours.

 

I got the parts assembled and painted, still need a bit of weathering, but I'm quite happy with the results.IMG_8454a.jpg.c0b8b9dc259ea82333a6090475939030.jpg

 

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I intend to make another couple of chucks and a variety of tools to go with the lathe.

 

Meanwhile, I needed a cup of tea so put the kettle on the stove.

 

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Now I just need to make a flue for the stove so I can light it !

 

David

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That is extraordinary modelling. I think 3D printing is only cheating if there's a competition that says you can't use it. In this case it's a fantastic example of the possibilities of such a tool.

I adore the stove and kettle too, absolutely outstanding. Well done!

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Dave John
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Very nice, 

 

The colour of the bare cast iron is bang on to my eye, that little bit more polish to the handwheels sets it off perfectly. 

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John Besley

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Loverly lathe,  I scratchbuilt one in 7/8ths for Exhill along with a Meddings pillar drill

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