I came across this and thought it was interesting. Here's someone who uses the old style "polelathe" (that she built) to turn wood.....Do any of you do that?
I don't know of anyone here who uses one, but they are still being used by a handful of Neander turners. They're also called spring pole lathes. Another similar device is the treadle lathe (much like a treadle sewing machine).
Here's a fun video pitting electric power versus foot power...
I don't know of anyone here who uses one, but they are still being used by a handful of Neander turners. They're also called spring pole lathes. Another similar device is the treadle lathe (much like a treadle sewing machine).
Here's a fun video pitting electric power versus foot power...