Lathe upgrade 'Phoenix Turner MK3'

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Maybe a little outside the normal realms of 'wood' turning but plenty of turning none the less...

For the last year or more, I've been building a new work shop, at the same time I took the opportunity to upgrade my old Wakin BZL into something a bit more useful and better spec'd.

Anyway, I thought some of you here might find this interesting so I include a few pics below, and a link to a more complete album.

I'll let the pictures do the talking, and later add any technical info should anyone be interested and request it.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Phoenix-Turner-466495826726895/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1660691810640618

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...few more pics.

[Duncan A]

That is a superb job
I particularly like the outboard turning arrangement.
...and the new spindle
... and, well, all of it really
Well done
Duncan

[georg]

   After seeing this lathe in the flesh  before and after..... the new spindle makes all the difference in forward or reverse
   and the offside tool rest is really solid and will take up any position with very little vibration ..... Amazing Upgrade.
   that has been well thought out
   Regards Tony

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Thanks both.

You’re right Tony, spindle and rest are the key elements, I’m pleased with how they both work. Being able to safely turn clockwise and anti clockwise is something I can’t imagine not being able to do. Always surprises me that most machines are really only designed to turn in one direction.

Cheers 

[edbanger]

That's some transformation

You must be a skilled engineer.

All the best

Ed

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Thanks Ed 

[Bryan Milham]

Great story, good to see a grand old lathe getting a new lease of life.

Well Done.