How to Control Revolutions of a Drill Used As a Lathe
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How to Control Revolutions of a Drill Used As a Lathe
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Those who use an electric drill as a lathe might be interested to look at these pictures. You'll see a device that allows you to control the drill's revolution and have both your hands free. The point is that you fix the controlling knob of the drill in a position that gives the number of revolutions you need.
A View of the Device
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This is another view of the device. I give you a general idea, you are free to improvise as to shape, dimensions, etc.
The Set-up Screw
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You establish the required number of revolutions by turning this screw.
The Nut Is Fixed This Way
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The nut of the set-up screw is fixed with 6 small pieces of wood that form a kind of a star. You can choose another arrangement. You can also install a kind of knob on the screw's head, to turn it with your bare hand and not with a screwdriver