What Is a Pole Lathe and How to Make It
A pole lathe or polelathe is a traditional wood tool that is used for making different objects out of a wood piece. There are generally two types of lathe, one that is used to make spindly objects such as chair and table legs and other for making things like wood bowls etc. The basic work of the lathe is to help craft round things out of the wood, and although a number of more mechanically rich lathe are being used now, use of traditional and centuries old hand operated lathe is still equally effective.
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Lathe is made out of wood itself, and consists of more than one part. For example, it has stand on which the tool rests, a frame, which is main functioning part of it and other parts. Lathe design also depends on the purpose it is used for. For crafting spindle objects such as chair and table legs, a lathe known as spindle lathe is constructed, and for other jobs such as creating wood bowls and other round shape products, a different lathe is constructed altogether. A carpenter can also modify lathe according to its use or their convenience, especially if they are using a traditional hand operated lathe tool. The tool nevertheless has taken designing of the wood crafts to a new level. It is as effective in creating wood designs as is the scroll saw, both give add to the creativity of an expert.
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While constructing a lathe you will need to consider the purpose it is used for. For example, if you want to use lathe for crafting bowl objects, you will need to design and construct lathe accordingly. All types of lathe nevertheless need a frame and stand to get fit on. The stand of the lather can also be made purposefully depending on its use. It is a structure of hard solid wood that should be able to sustain weight of the frame, especially if a piece of wood is adjusted in it for crafting purpose.
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The construction of frame also depends on the usage of the lathe. For creating bowl objects, which are round in their dimension, you will need to construct frame of a lathe accordingly. However, you can also modify it at a later stage to give you more convenience and also more creativity options. You can also make a lathe that is mechanically richer than a conventional lathe. This can help you do your job more easily and also helps on the creative aspect of your job. Also, give importance to health and safety aspect while constructing a lathe, because sometimes you will be doing a job at a faster pace, and you should be able protect yourself effectively from any mishap.
