Handwheel for Mark V

packy · Post by **packy** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:30 pm

Hello All:
New to the forum, I have been looking at posts, but never posted...
My Mark V is a 1983 version, and I would like to install a hand wheel made out of wood on the accessory (left side) of the power head, I've seen some references about his , but nothing explicit.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tim

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:38 pm

Welcome to the forum!!

Maybe this is not what you want, but you could mount a face plate with wood mounted to it. If you are familiar with the lathe function, you can turn the wood to a pretty nice rounded edge - later even add a turned handle.

greitz · Post by **greitz** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:42 pm

Hi, Tim, welcome to the forum.

I attached a scrap piece of 3/4" thick wood to a 3" lathe faceplate, turned it to ca. 4" diameter, and rounded the edges. Quick and easy (if you have a spare faceplate laying around).

Gary

packy · Post by **packy** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:44 pm

Yep....
Thanks, not bad at all, I ended up with two face plates when bought the unit.
Thanks for the info and the quick reply.
Tim

packy · Post by **packy** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:47 pm

I'm really liking this face plate idea.
Thanks for getting back so soon.
I think that's my answer.
Thank,Tim

billmayo · Post by **billmayo** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:31 am

packy wrote:Hello All:
New to the forum, I have been looking at posts, but never posted...
My Mark V is a 1983 version, and I would like to install a hand wheel made out of wood on the accessory (left side) of the power head, I've seen some references about his , but nothing explicit.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tim

I have a nice 6" round smooth lathe handwheel I drilled for 5/8" ID that I keep mounted on my dedicated drill/tap/mill Shopsmith. I had been using a 6" face plate but the thicker rounder rim handwheel with spokes was a nice improvement. I use the handwheel to do all my tapping and cutting threads on bolts. I have tap & die holders that mount on the 5/8" arbor Quill shaft.

packy · Post by **packy** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:03 am

Thanks Bill:
Good information,appreciate your input.
Guess it's back to the shop for me.
Thanks Tim.

cincinnati · Post by **cincinnati** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:57 pm

3/4 the way down the page is info on how to make an index plate. Give you an idea on how to make a hand wheel.

http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/latheturning/index.htm

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:34 pm

I have been intending to make a couple of hand-wheels, just not gotten there yet.
Just a thought... after thinking about it I had decided that I didn't want to make mine out of a simple board... I would hate to think about a one board hand-wheel accidentally being left on the SS when it was cranked up to router/shaper speeds, especially if it were on a PowerPro with its greatly increased speed.

I can see a section of one splitting off along the grain line at high speeds. Even more possible if it got bumped a little harder than thought at some point. I think I want a high grade plywood for them.

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