Thank you! The contraption I came up with was so complicated and required glue blocks to attach the piece to the rod. So much simpler to just use the lathe, and it allows me to use the chuck already on the piece. I love this ❤️
I did the same thing with my first lathe. It is an old craftsman style lathe. I mostly just use it to spin buffing wheels and such. All I had to do was cut the rotisserie rod to fit and drill a hole in the motor housing directly in line with the motor. This motor has a cooling fan on the end that happened to be the same size as the rotisserie rod, so I just loosen the fan and slide it back a half inch which engages the rod . I’ll supply a picture if I can figure out how to add it.
This is such a cool idea! I have a different lathe so instead of the threaded bar, I’m going to make a disc with a 5/16” square cut out of the center and hot glue it into the depression on the outside of my handle. The rotisserie motor can be taken on and off quickly while the disc stays and my punch out bar can still be used. Thanks a bunch!
That you very much! I have been pondering the same thing. That rotisserie motor is huge for coming up with a design. I thought about using a cordless drill but that rotisserie motor seems much better suited for the job! 👍
Awesome!! I was really hoping that seeing the setup could spur on some ideas for others who have a different setup. Hope you get it going soon, I've been really happy with this setup so far
Thank you, I have been trying to figure out a way so that I could do epoxy resin finish on my lathe. I will see how to adapt this method to my lathe. Thank you for sharing your video. Happy New Year
Woohoo!! I'm glad I could spark an idea. Might be useful to create something that can be used on and off the lathe, a drying rack could be useful off the lathe too
Zac, watched your pine cone video and have been thinking about this rotisserie device. Glad you put this video together. I used to make fishing rods and had a similar setup but got rid of it. This should work fine for me. Kim Tippins (a turner in FL) uses resin diluted 1:1 with acetone for a finish. I tried it and it works very well. Would probably work great with your device. Finally, Amazon just delivered the band saw sled! Looks like I have a busy week ahead of me! Hope you had a great Christmas.
That's awesome!!! You'll be having fun with all the new toys 😀 One thing to note about diluting epoxy resin, it could alter the physical characteristics of the epoxy. It does thin it out, but it could also have unintended consequences. I actually prefer keeping it thick, works really well for finishing
Thanks for this. Won't work on my lathe as it is, but you've given me some ideas. All I have to do is drop one of the drive belts off my lathe / motor and then figure out a way to connect to the spindle. My lathe doesn't even have a hand wheel, let alone a thread on the outboard end of the spindle.
I specifically wanted to be able to use the lathe for mine, often times I may need to go back and forth between finishes, sanding, and turning. Would a fishing rod dryer be able to hold a heavy item?
Hi Zac, Great video. I have seen one other way of doing this but not as simple as yours. I'm keeping this for reference. Have a great New Year Zac. Take care. Cheers, Huw
Hey Zac! Great idea! Do you disconnect the main lathe motor when doing this? Just wondering if there is enough power to have it turn the lathe motor. Also is there any danger of the lathe motor becoming a generator and sending current back into the control box? Thanks!
I just leave the belt on, it turns it no problem. I have no clue about it sending current into the control box. I haven't seen any problems so far, but I wouldn't even know what I'd be looking for really. Maybe just turn the lathe off completely to avoid that?
Hey Zac! Could you make a video on safety when setting up and using a pressure pot for resin? I’ve been making resin dice for a while and I’d like to get a pressure pot to better my works, but I’m a little intimidated because it sounds like they can be pretty dangerous if you make a mistake. Love your videos! :)
Thanks Hannah! Great idea for a video. I'm not sure when I'll be able to get it up, so I'll just share a couple tips that will keep you safe and sound. For the most part, as long as you don't go over the max psi for the pot you're using, you'll be safe. So make sure to check what the sticker says for your pot. Also, make sure to leave the safety release valve on the pot to ensure that it can't go over the max. Hope you get a pot soon. No need to be intimidated by them, but I totally understand. I was scared of them when I first started out too =D Although they can be dangerous, the only real cases I've heard of where a pot blew up was caused by people going way over the max psi.
@@ZacHiggins thanks so much! Your message already makes me feel more confident! I can’t wait to get better at resin working- your videos help a lot! Thanks again! :)
Finally got it up! Been waiting to finish up that pinecone lamp project since it was the first project I wanted to use the slow motor for. I like the speed, it has worked perfect with Amazing Clear Cast epoxy for the finish
I used Amazing Clear Cast Plus for the finish on that pinecone lamp. Here's my affiliate link to it if you want to pick some up: www.alumilite.com/resins/amazing-clear-cast-plus/?aff=46
I can’t believe I finally found a video of a logic way to finish my bowls on a rotisserie. ❤you sir just saved me a ton of work.
Great. Now I have to go find my old rotisserie motor. Fantastic idea.
Woohoo!! Yeah, even better if you have some of the parts laying around! Let me know how it goes =D
Thank you! The contraption I came up with was so complicated and required glue blocks to attach the piece to the rod. So much simpler to just use the lathe, and it allows me to use the chuck already on the piece. I love this ❤️
I'm glad it is helpful for you 😀
I did the same thing with my first lathe. It is an old craftsman style lathe. I mostly just use it to spin buffing wheels and such. All I had to do was cut the rotisserie rod to fit and drill a hole in the motor housing directly in line with the motor. This motor has a cooling fan on the end that happened to be the same size as the rotisserie rod, so I just loosen the fan and slide it back a half inch which engages the rod . I’ll supply a picture if I can figure out how to add it.
Pretty ingenious Mr Wizzard! Thanks for sharing Zac.
Take care, Dave
Thanks Dave!! I hope that it is useful for you too =D
This is such a cool idea! I have a different lathe so instead of the threaded bar, I’m going to make a disc with a 5/16” square cut out of the center and hot glue it into the depression on the outside of my handle. The rotisserie motor can be taken on and off quickly while the disc stays and my punch out bar can still be used. Thanks a bunch!
That's awesome! I was hoping that I could maybe spark some ideas for folks who have a different setup, glad to hear that you can run with it 😀
That you very much! I have been pondering the same thing. That rotisserie motor is huge for coming up with a design. I thought about using a cordless drill but that rotisserie motor seems much better suited for the job! 👍
Awesome!! I was really hoping that seeing the setup could spur on some ideas for others who have a different setup. Hope you get it going soon, I've been really happy with this setup so far
Thanks Zac, gonna have to see if I can get something rigged up for a Robust.
Sweet! I hope it goes on easy for you :D
Awesome idea and beautiful vase
Thanks Rich! That piece was made into a lamp. It was the hit of Christmas, gave it to my Mom 😀
I have seen several free standing ones made but this is the first one I have seen that uses the lathe itself
Hopefully it will give you some ideas on how to set it up on yours 😀
Great video Zac, something that has been on my “to do” list for a long time.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks Jim! I hope this might have given you some ideas for your setup =D
Very clever and great idea, thanks! That vase turned out really well! Stay safe.....
Thanks so much! Hope it helps out =D
That's genius dude.
Nice job.
Thanks Kevin! Hope it gives you some ideas 😀
Thank you, I have been trying to figure out a way so that I could do epoxy resin finish on my lathe. I will see how to adapt this method to my lathe. Thank you for sharing your video. Happy New Year
Awesome! Hope it gives you some good ideas for adapting something similar to your lathe. I've been loving this setup, makes it easy =D
Very nice solution Zac!
Thanks Bill!
So funny your doing this. I was going to use a rotisserie simply for drying but I never thought of putting on my lathe
Woohoo!! I'm glad I could spark an idea. Might be useful to create something that can be used on and off the lathe, a drying rack could be useful off the lathe too
Clever! And that’s a beautiful piece!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Russ!
Zac, watched your pine cone video and have been thinking about this rotisserie device. Glad you put this video together. I used to make fishing rods and had a similar setup but got rid of it. This should work fine for me. Kim Tippins (a turner in FL) uses resin diluted 1:1 with acetone for a finish. I tried it and it works very well. Would probably work great with your device. Finally, Amazon just delivered the band saw sled! Looks like I have a busy week ahead of me! Hope you had a great Christmas.
That's awesome!!! You'll be having fun with all the new toys 😀 One thing to note about diluting epoxy resin, it could alter the physical characteristics of the epoxy. It does thin it out, but it could also have unintended consequences. I actually prefer keeping it thick, works really well for finishing
Ingenious!! You always got such great ideas.
Thanks! It ain't pretty, but it works pretty well 😀
Good tips thanks. Got the same lathe on order!
Woohoo!! You're going to love it!!
GREAT DEMO ZAC .LOOKS LIKE A MUST HAVE .FROM DOUG
Thanks brother!! Hope it helps out 😀
Thanks for this. Won't work on my lathe as it is, but you've given me some ideas. All I have to do is drop one of the drive belts off my lathe / motor and then figure out a way to connect to the spindle. My lathe doesn't even have a hand wheel, let alone a thread on the outboard end of the spindle.
Very nice. I have a midi lathe so my “slowest” speed is around 150 rpm’s 😊
Will have to give this a try
Let me know how it goes!
Very cool idea Z! Thanks! V
My pleasure! Hope it gives you some ideas =D
Zac, for under 50 dollars you can buy a dedicated fishing rod drying setup, and keep your lathe running for other things. Just an idea.
What would I search for?
I specifically wanted to be able to use the lathe for mine, often times I may need to go back and forth between finishes, sanding, and turning. Would a fishing rod dryer be able to hold a heavy item?
@@billy19461 fishing rod dryer in Cabellas
@@ZacHiggins probably a few pounds
@@ZacHiggins That vase is gorgeous. great work.
Wow Zac, that turned piece is GORGEOUS! Do you have a video on making it? Also love the rotisserie motor trick too!
Thanks! Yep, I do have a video on that pinecone piece, here's a link to it: ua-cam.com/video/VdeXhVPDmmQ/v-deo.html
Very Cool Brother... all it's gotta do is work!
That's so true!! Hanging on by a wire, but it does it's job 😆
Thank you Zac. This is a great help!
Glad to share some ideas, hope it helps out 😀
That is a great idea!
Hope it gives you some ideas on how to hook one up to your setup 😀
Cool idea thanks for the info
Happy to share it =D
Hi Zac, Great video. I have seen one other way of doing this but not as simple as yours. I'm keeping this for reference. Have a great New Year Zac. Take care. Cheers, Huw
Hope that it helps you out and gives you some ideas for your setup. Have a Happy New Year Huw 😀
I loved it!
Looks like a great idea! Which epoxy finish(es) do you use with this setup?
I've been really liking this setup so far. I've used Alumilite's Amazing Clear Cast Plus so far, it works great for finishes
Hey Zac! Great idea! Do you disconnect the main lathe motor when doing this? Just wondering if there is enough power to have it turn the lathe motor. Also is there any danger of the lathe motor becoming a generator and sending current back into the control box? Thanks!
I just leave the belt on, it turns it no problem. I have no clue about it sending current into the control box. I haven't seen any problems so far, but I wouldn't even know what I'd be looking for really. Maybe just turn the lathe off completely to avoid that?
@@ZacHiggins ok cool. thanks Zac
Would just filing or machining the 5/8 rod to a square work if one didn’t want to shorten his rotisserie rod?
I thought about that, but I felt it was quicker and easier to keep everything on center just drilling it out like I did
Logic :)
Hey Zac! Could you make a video on safety when setting up and using a pressure pot for resin? I’ve been making resin dice for a while and I’d like to get a pressure pot to better my works, but I’m a little intimidated because it sounds like they can be pretty dangerous if you make a mistake. Love your videos! :)
Thanks Hannah! Great idea for a video. I'm not sure when I'll be able to get it up, so I'll just share a couple tips that will keep you safe and sound. For the most part, as long as you don't go over the max psi for the pot you're using, you'll be safe. So make sure to check what the sticker says for your pot. Also, make sure to leave the safety release valve on the pot to ensure that it can't go over the max. Hope you get a pot soon. No need to be intimidated by them, but I totally understand. I was scared of them when I first started out too =D Although they can be dangerous, the only real cases I've heard of where a pot blew up was caused by people going way over the max psi.
@@ZacHiggins thanks so much! Your message already makes me feel more confident! I can’t wait to get better at resin working- your videos help a lot! Thanks again! :)
Hi, does it turn fast enough? I bought the same motor but intended to gear it to go faster. I wont bother if i dont need to.
Thanks Zac, I've been waiting for this video! My biggest question now would be how do you like the speed? Is it too slow?
Finally got it up! Been waiting to finish up that pinecone lamp project since it was the first project I wanted to use the slow motor for. I like the speed, it has worked perfect with Amazing Clear Cast epoxy for the finish
Clever.
That vase is beautiful zack.n do you mix denatured alcohol in the resin.or cleaning it w alcohol. Happy new year.ty
Thanks! The denatured alcohol is just for cleaning off the piece between sandpaper grits
do you take the belt tension of the pulley?
off
You could, it will lower some of the load on the motor. I've tried both on and off, but it works fine both ways so I just leave it on
Great idea, thanks for sharing. Are you using epoxy or resin for the finish?
My pleasure! I used Amazing Clear Cast Plus for the finish, works great!
Not able to do on my lathe, gives me a direction to go though
Hopefully with a little modification to the design, you'll be up and running soon =D
Did you use a quick set apoxy?
I used Amazing Clear Cast Plus for the finish on that pinecone lamp. Here's my affiliate link to it if you want to pick some up: www.alumilite.com/resins/amazing-clear-cast-plus/?aff=46
What kind of epoxy do you use
I used Amazing Clear Cast Plus for the finish, Alumilite Clear Slow for the blank. Links are in the video description above
Could have purchased a variable speed controller for $17.00
I don't know about those, but it sounds like a good idea
Those only work with DC motors. I think most of not all lathes are induction motors
And you can cook up a chicken while you turn.
Just need to rig up a blowtorch with some duct tape 😆
@@ZacHiggins Now there's an idea I can get behind. Way behind. Somewhere away from the blowtorch.