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  • Sir_Stinkalot
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    Yep you sure can. You just make a negative of the shape out of mdf and as you say hold it up to the stock to see where else you need to remove timber. The problem comes when you remove too much timber.

    The bigger issue is with more complex shapes such as curves or beads which hopefully will not be required on a coffee machine.

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  • iaindb
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    Originally posted by 003A210C00273A3D38323F3C27530 link=1318420065/3#3 date=1318470080
    I say individual as getting four to match requires much more skill
    going slightly OT but Ive always wondered - can you make up a "half" template on a bit of plastic or tin or even cardboard and use that to hone your results so they match? (by holding it up to the spinning object to see where its proud?)

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  • Shannon
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    Hi Greg

    Take the sir stink up on his offer - he is being very modest about his woodworking skills.
    Nice offer Stinky.

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  • Sir_Stinkalot
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    To answer the question about the cheap lathe ..... No it will not really work out for you.

    Even the real cheapies will be around $150, you will then need turning tools $50 (very poor quality), then there is the issue of holding the stock, you could do between centres but really you want to hold the work in a chuck which is another $300 or so.

    All this, plus the timber, your quotes are starting to look like a good option!

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  • Sir_Stinkalot
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    Greg,

    I have a fairly good quality wood lathe that you are welcome to use if you like. As for an experienced opperator I will leave that up to you! I dont use it much as my woodworking interests are wider than just turning.

    I am sure that between the two of us we could produce four individual group handles, I say individual as getting four to match requires much more skill.

    Alternatively I have a contact in Vic who could whip them up for you at a minimal cost. If you are interested in this I will need further details to approach him with.

    Let me know.

    Stinky

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  • iaindb
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    I think if you started on some pine or something cheap to "learn how to ride" again youd do fine. Then move to the real wood after youve tried the pieces in place to see how they feel.

    For a lathe - check out the "Blokes at the Shed" (BATS) or "Mens sheds Australia". You may find a shed already set up and some guys with expert advice! (If you dont know of the concept - they provide a shed and tools for guys to escape to and do whatever hobby stuff they want).

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  • jkarlis
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    Hey Greg. A few options off the top of my head:

    1. Try the woodworking forum, they tend to be a pretty friendly bunch there. Maybe theres a member wholl be nice enough to let you play with their lathe.

    2. Look out on evil bay or Gumtree for a used model

    3. You can pick up a new mini lathe for less than $300 then sell to recoup some costs once finished.

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  • GregWormald
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    Cheap wood lathes??

    Id really like to add wooden handles to my lever machine, and Im thinking of DIY.

    Why DIY?--I need 4 handles--portafilter, lever, steam, and hot water, and ordering from some of the makers is going to run me over $250.

    So the question is, will a cheapie lathe do for this? and where would I get one?
    Or is there another option?

    Its been years since I used a lathe, but Im hoping its like riding a bike!

    Greg
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