Would something like this help to fine the centers of the dowels?
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003046/931/Zero-Zero-Center-Finder.aspx
or a more accurate version:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=43205&cat=1,330,49237
Lee Valley sells by mail order in the US in US $
Doug Armstrong
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[mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dan and Jenny Fest
(Coles Nurseries Inc)
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 6:46 PM
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] wood lathe
I have inherited a craftsman wood lathe. Coincidently, my kids kicked a
soccer ball and brought two of the rungs in my wife's antique bench. I have
not found a source to buy the rungs so I decided to try to make them. I
bought 1" poplar dowel sticks to try to turn. I didn't think it would be
that
difficult !!! I am have trouble getting the dowel perfectly square on the
lathe. Also, the drive end of the lathe has a point and a star shape which
I
guess is to hold the wood when turning it. I can't seem to find any
instruction for the lathe. Can anyone help with some basics for wood
turning
as well as some tips for my situation ??
Thanks,
Dan
PS I wouldn't be opposed to buying the rungs if anyone was a recommended
source. Nothing special , about 22" long, one inch in the middle with three
lines. Tapers down to 3/4" on either end.
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