[Chris Curl]

I talked to a guy at a local engine shop who says they have extra connecting rods they can give me. I am hoping to build one of these:

http://www.vintageprojects.com/machine-shop/wood-lathe.html

 

[Dave Paine]

Looks very interesting. I hope you post progress pictures. :thumbsup:

 

[20/20]

interesting

 

[Chris Curl]

Looks very interesting. I hope you post progress pictures. :thumbsup:

don't worry ... i will ... but it might be one of those projects that moves slowly.

 

[FrankC]

1/2" spindle is pretty light, particularly with a large swing like that, a 5/8" would be a bit better and all the Shopsmith attachments would fit.