Foot-powered lathes?

[PitchyPine]

I agree, very old i think.
I bet Bill is well on his way building a lathe and will be posting a pic soon. :bow:

 

[ossabaw]

I don't remember where, but I saw plans for a treadle lathe that used the rear gear cluster off of a ten speed bicycle. They are made to drive in one direction and free wheel in the other. It was mounted in the headstock. A screen door spring gave return pull and the chain ran over the gears and down to a foot pedal. To change speed you just moved the chain to the desired gear. I never have tried this but thought it sounded prety cool.

 

[Piper]

If I remember correctly (sort of a rare event these days), Roy Underhill, of the "Woodwright's Shop" has plans for a treadle lathe in one of his books. I have his books, I believe they're still out in the shed at our old address where I had my workshop. I'll go see if I can find them and make sure.

 

[mbritt]

This guy has plans for building a nice homemade treadle lathe.[url] http://www.manytracks.com/lathe/default.htm[/url]