Wood lathe from a conventional drill

Products made from natural materials are becoming more and more popular. A special segment in this market is occupied by various interior items made of wood. To make such, you need special tools, including a machine on which it would be possible to form cylindrical parts, carry out grinding and other similar work. Machines of this type are on sale, and their cost starts from 30,000 rubles. Not everyone can afford such expenses, but meanwhile you can get this tool almost free of charge, if only you have a drill in your house. How to do this, told the author of the YouTube channel Mazay DIY and showed the entire sequence of actions. Guided by this master class, you can make such a machine at home.

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1 What is required to make a wood lathe
2 Machine base and drill holder
3 How to make a basic nozzle for cylindrical machining of parts

What is required to make a wood lathe

The most important point is that you need to decide where the machine will be located. And for this you need a tabletop or workbench. A sufficiently wide and stable surface is required.

You will need a drill for the machine. The advantage of a homemade design is that you can then use the drill for its intended purpose. In addition to the power tool, prepare board scraps and a "five" bar.

For the manufacture of the machine, PVA joiner's glue, metal bearings and self-tapping screws.

Machine base and drill holder

First, you need to decide how to fix the drill so that it performs the function of a machine, and how to fix various attachments on the machine to perform specific tasks.

Wood lathe from a conventional drill — Prepare two pieces of timber 1 m long. There should be a gap between them wide enough to insert the bolt. To do this, you need a couple of pieces of thick plywood.

You need to glue the pieces of plywood between the pieces of timber using wood glue. While the glue dries, fix the structure with clamps.

For reliability, it is better to add another self-tapping screw on each side

The pieces of timber connected to each other in this way must be additionally fixed on a stand approximately 40 cm wide, in which there is also a longitudinal slot on the side

To fix the drill, you need to make such a piece with a round slot from the trim of the board. Please note: a through-cut was made at the top of the hole. The hole itself must match the diameter of the drill chuck

A bolt with a wing nut is inserted through the cut. This design will allow you to tightly tighten and fix the drill on the machine.

A part with a slot is installed vertically on runners from a bar. And a " ladder" is built to it from scraps of boards in the shape of a drill — A part with a slot is installed vertically on runners from a bar. And a "ladder" is built to it from scraps of boards in the shape of a drill

It is necessary to make such a stand so that the drill stands on it exactly opposite the fixing part

All parts of the stand are fastened with self-tapping screws. Do not feel sorry for the fasteners, because the successful operation of the machine depends on the stability of this part.

The drill is placed on the machine with the handle up, the chuck is placed in a part with a slot. Now you can turn on the tool and fix the power button

The main part of the machine is ready, now you can do the various attachments.

How to make a basic nozzle for cylindrical machining of parts

The main nozzle will allow you to fix the ingot for grinding, cutting and sculpting.

Prepare 4 pieces of timber 12-15 cm long and connect them together, passing a plywood strip in the center, as shown in the photo

To this platform, using glue and additional fasteners from self-tapping screws, you need to add a perpendicular part - a rack

In each of these two parts, a through hole should be made and bearings with a diameter suitable for a metal stud, which you can fix in the drill chuck, should be inserted into it.

In order for these " carriages" to be firmly fixed between the machine runners, two through holes for the bolts should be made in them. Place the carriage on the bolts and tighten with the " lambs" — In order for these "carriages" to be firmly fixed between the machine runners, two through holes for the bolts should be made in them. Place the carriage on the bolts and tighten with the "lambs"

To fix the blank, you need to make such a holder on a hairpin. It consists of a plywood mug with self-tapping screws attached to a hairpin

The stud is threaded through the bearings and fixed in the drill chuck

On the other hand, the second carriage will hold the blank. It also has a pin with a pointed end and a screw for tightening

The blank is inserted between two carriages and is firmly fixed by fasteners on the carriages themselves and on the pins

To guide the cutter, you will need a shelf stand, which is also attached to the machine runners with a bolt.

Turn on the drill and enjoy the creative process. If you have a variable speed tool, the machine will have more options. You will be able to make parts of complex shapes, grind and grind

In the comments, you can express your opinion about this master class. Write how you liked the idea, and suggest your options for improvements or improvements. And as a supplement, we offer you this video about wood cutters that can be used on such a machine:

If you have your own inventions for woodworking, send us your master classes to the editorial office! We will certainly publish the most interesting materials!

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