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i would like some ideas on how to lock the head spindle. i've been using the lathe and it would help if, when changing out my chucks, to be able to immobilize the spindle. help!

There is no way to lock the spindel but you can put your sanding disk on the oppisate end of the spindel to hold it ...

"Second the head stock will be the motor spindle ,i was able to find a 3750 rpm motor with a 5/8 spindle,so i can mount a chuck to it."

How do you slow this down to bowl turning speed?

Ed
if you apply presure on the bearings of the motor you might dammage them. you might be able to use a router ...

No name wrote:My question is does anybody know of any website,book,plans,etc.that i could buy or view to make my own wood lathe?i would prefer it be a mini lathe but any size will do.Thanks

shopnoters magizine had a artical on making a lathe about two years ago. They sell back issues.