How is this lathe at turning baseball bats with the extension? And would I need to buy any other parts besides the extension?
2039685
I have never tried to turn a bat but don't see why you couldn't as long as you have the proper chuck.
2039686
I do not have an extension for this lathe but did for one simmaler. I would say it would work OK.
2039687
This lathe with the bed extension should be fine to turn bats on. I have not turned a bat, but you could turn it between centers using a stebdrive/crown center (PSI # LCENTSS22) for the headstock and a live cup type center for the tail stock. My choice though would be a four jaw chuck on the head stock. Carl Jacobson has a good video on Youtube on turning a bat... there are several other videos on turning bats by others on Youtube. I hope this helps...
289644
The Black & Decker is lightweight and does what I need it to do. I am 5'6". Am not home now but don't think the shaft can be extended. Call the company and ask.
1227861
There is nothing cheap and I have both. Onthe item page under ...also bought or looked at or...whatever... there will be items that you can choose from. Go by name or price but make sure it fits the lathe. One thing I have learned is that exspensive is not better.
1887266
The saw can be used on its own or on the extension pole. The image here may be a little confusing. What looks like separate sections of the pole connect together to allow it to be used with varying telescopic lengths. You CANNOT use the saw with different "sections" of the pole because they MUST be put together to operate. That said the pole length is adjustable. And you can use the saw without the pole as well.
848695
I am unfamiliar with your lathe. I only know that if the thread dimensions are consistent and you can swing the diameter there is no reason it should not.
109803
One idea: Sell the lathe, and with the extra money you were going to spend on the extension, just get a lathe with longer bed like the Nova. The you add much more ability to get into bowls. My 1/2 hp motor gets very hot when I try to turn a bowl, especially in dry wood. And it's lighter weight makes it much more succeptible to shaking when turning anything not perfectly round - such as live edge work.
511648
My lathe can handle stock up to 11.5" diameter, so I would say it should work well with your lathe. However, it did not come with an insert/adapter- I was told that had to be purchased separately, and my lathe required an insert that was 3/4" x 10TPI. Found it through Steelex on Amazon, it was very inexpensive and the insert came with the screws. Most likely Steelex will have the insert/adapter that you need as well, if you don't already have one.
956607
The only way I think you could do that is if you put a sacrificial piece of wood mounted to the piece to screw to the head stock and then cut it off. I would not recommend that though. Best to use the right tools, you always get better results.BTW, this is a great little lathe, I've used it for over a year now. No issues. First one shipped damaged, no issue with the return and shipment of another.
1619994
well, the shaft needs to lubricate with grease, but i prefere oil, i reduced with a table drill until fits, its take some time but works, be carefull with the cable string, after a few shots my cut off hiting me in the face and fingers, so wear eye protection, the replacement is sheep. good luck
144102
you need to purchase a stand if you want mobility and extension support. The Dewalt one is great!
2005858
The part that extends is the auger blades which can be adjusted for a larger or smaller diameter hole. I have had no need to extend the handle but have used the auger to dig holes up to 32-33 inches deep. I have used this for over one year and would never go back to the other type post hold digger.
1297405
I have not used mine in about 1yr as I finished that project. I do recall that the coupling at the top of the auger is pipe threaded. so to extend it you would need a piece of iron pipe threaded with a coupler. Seymour may offer a kit but I am not sure about that.
2126680
Should work fine for that, doesn't have the high RPM's as a Dremel does but has plenty of torque and about as much speed as any household drill does,The stand and feed lever should work better then the dremel did. nice working drill for what it costs for sure.
1350910
You don't need a special bat, but I would be recommend it. However, I do not recommend the machine. The concept is great, but the quality on the machine I purchased was extremely poor. Try a JUGS machine (Small-Ball® Pitching Machine). Lots more money, but I bet it's worth it. I don't own that machine though.
290294
Just get a four jaw Chuck and use high quality turning tools and get a diamond grinding wheel and you're set. This large is by definition a mini lathe, so it's intended for smaller jobs but you can turn a bowl on it!
2048046
Only for Sanding and Possibly LIGHT Tool work.... If you were doing anything that would put a lot of Pressure on the piece you were turning, it would Unscrew the Chuck from the Lathe ....
401637
Love my Delta 46-460. I've seen many different sizees and manufacturers of lathes weighted down by sandbags, etc, but really just when turning extremely uneven pieces. Can't say I've ever really noticed how heavy a lathe was once I had it set up.