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  -- Make Your Own Treadle Lathe --
                   
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                              by Steve Schmeck


Updated January 2008


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Print Copy - $8.00

CD - $8.00

     This design and construction guide was written in response to many requests I've received over the years for a source for plans, instructions or drawings for the foot-powered treadle lathe shown on the cover above.
     I have used this shop-built lathe at traditional woodworking demonstrations and it never fails to draw an interested crowd. It is also a practical tool, having a permanent home in the center of our traditional hand tool woodworking shop.


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This E-book is available Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

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This is a complete, updated (as of 11/2011) version of this E-Book, downloadable for free.


A donation to help cover the cost of producing and updating this publication is not requires but would be appreciated.

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The most recent , updated version of this E-Book can be purchased on CD. Both the original edition of the self-extracting E-Book and the most recent edition (updated) Adobe Acrobat PDF versions are included.

Price:  $ 8.00 ea.

This is a nothing-fancy CD sent via regular mail to addresses in the continental United States. 

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Purchase Print Version

You can receive a printed version of this E-Book with a color cover and graphics. We print on 100% recycled, acid-free paper with power from the sun.

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Printed version is 19 pages, 8-1/2" x 11", plain staple-bound.

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Contents

Introduction
Measured Drawing
Materials and Parts
Headstock
Tensioner
Tailstock
Tool Rest
Flywheel
Using the Lathe

Click Updates and Lathe Share...
to view lathes that were inspired by this book as well as suggested changes and modifications.

 

 

Copyright 2010 by Steve Schmeck



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