Woodturning Lathe Build Process

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I made another simple upgrade to the lathe today. Here it is along with an alternative brass bush:

It fits into the tool post with the base resting on the banjo and, assuming I've got my maths right, the hole in the brass insert should be exactly on centre height. It can then be used to guide a drill bit into a work-piece. I've made two of the brass bushes, one with a 6 mm hole and one with an 8 mm hole. Those two sizes can be used with 6 mm and 8 mm drill bits but also with all of my Forstner bits up to 22 mm diameter.

There's a line scribed in the top parallel with the cross hole which can be used to help line things up. This is what it looks like in-situ with a 16 mm Forstner bit fitted:

This will be used in combination with the new dividing wheel if I ever feel the urge to make something like a mug tree.

I am a hobbyist metalworker and woodworker. I work as an electronic design engineer and spend most of my working days in front of a computer so I enjoy having the opportunity to use my hands and make things in my spare time. I particularly enjoy making tools as I can then use them on other projects. This website showcases some of the things I've made.

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