TREADLE LATHE

Finally got around to making a foot powered lathe for our homestead. The frame is a mix of yellow pine and red maple joined with through wedged tenons, draw bored tenons, and half lap joints.
The flywheel is made of reclaimed red oak from an old house down the street. Three layers are glued and screwed together after being edge joined with tongue and groove joints making a very heavy and stable wheel. The crank shaft and headstock pulleys axle are just some half inch steel rod running in bearings.
Plans for a similar lathe can be found in Roy Underhills book “the woodwrights guide”

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  • @jackstrubbe7608
    @jackstrubbe76084 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in a water-powered sawmill in Ohio in the late 40s early 50s, and falling upon these videos is a joy. Simple, silent joy. And cats! Wood shavings, the scent of different woods, and freshly brewed dopplebochs. And cats. Thank you.

  • @twitchyflash333
    @twitchyflash3336 жыл бұрын

    I love how it's all done as if power tools weren't a thing. So mesmerizing.

  • @TechTins_Projects

    @TechTins_Projects

    2 жыл бұрын

    When the oil wells are dry everything will be hand made during daylight hours.

  • @danieldowning4583
    @danieldowning45836 жыл бұрын

    With just a little use and age on this piece Mr Chickadee, this lathe would look very much 150 years old. Genius. Great work. Roy Underhill would give high marks for this one. The tranquility of your videos is so mesmerizing, it all most seems like you are right in the shop watching. If there were such a thing as smell o vision, with the odor of wood I would feel like I were actually there.

  • @TromboneRockGod
    @TromboneRockGod7 жыл бұрын

    To come home and find a :20 min Mr. Chickadee video just brightened up my whole day. That lathe is insane, wow, thank you Mr. Chickadee...

  • @lolabunny087
    @lolabunny0877 жыл бұрын

    Please please make a silent walkthrough of the workshop and the new house .. let us see all the great work that you have done ... :D .. God bless you and your family ...

  • @imKenyo

    @imKenyo

    7 жыл бұрын

    nice, good idea

  • @wxfield

    @wxfield

    7 жыл бұрын

    Alternatively, you could just watch all his videos with the sound off.

  • @alessioragazzi9036

    @alessioragazzi9036

    6 жыл бұрын

    lolabunny087 qqq

  • @briarfox637

    @briarfox637

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think he meant a video showing a walk through without narration.

  • @unit0033

    @unit0033

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @ashadowawhisper
    @ashadowawhisper Жыл бұрын

    I made a treadle large several years ago and I will say this, if you use a 5/8” shaft for your spindle you can get your hands on some Shopsmith accessories like a drive spur that slides onto a straight 5/8” shaft and even some spindle adapters for a 1” x 8 tpi spindle thread for being able to use scroll chucks.

  • @ledzeppelin6662
    @ledzeppelin66625 жыл бұрын

    Well where shall I start! I have never been so mesmerised by ANYTHING! The perfectionism,craftsmanship and slow but sure way you work is such an inspiration to me! I never knew woodworking could be so serenely satisfying, and I've been a carpenter for 30 years! I'm gradually changing the way I work to your methods and it just feels fantastic! Please keep posting more brilliant videos Mr Chickadee,you are the ultimate craftsman👍.

  • @taxidrivercarl6074
    @taxidrivercarl60744 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see someone who can use traditional tools and techniques. More skillful and more importantly, more peaceful than screaming machines

  • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
    @Rick_Sanchez_C137_7 жыл бұрын

    I loved the video, can't wait until next week's video...treadle powered band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, router table??? Then in a few months I expect you to open a maker space using all your hand tools and the treadle powered ones in a timber framed shop.....I can't wait to become a member....

  • @Nguroa
    @Nguroa7 жыл бұрын

    The craftsmanship is just something that is lost in this modern world of ours. I really enjoy your vids and look foreword to more. Even with all the cats blatantly scene stealing.

  • @peterstewart3563
    @peterstewart35637 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you work. Calm and unpretentious. Is an inspiration.

  • @iamwhoiam4410
    @iamwhoiam44107 жыл бұрын

    You're the true meaning of a craftsman. Thanks for sharing and keep your breathe of fresh air coming for us pro woodworkers.

  • @ianhunt9520
    @ianhunt95207 жыл бұрын

    Can we all please just agree that Mr. Chickadee is the manliest man who has ever maned?

  • @matthewmarting3623

    @matthewmarting3623

    7 жыл бұрын

    Teddy Rosevelt. And then there's the guy who took Rosevelt hunting and killed a grizzly with a knife. But Mr Chickadee is right up there.

  • @annasophia7977

    @annasophia7977

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ian Hunt isnt he great? the videos change the tone to my day :D

  • @JacobvsRex

    @JacobvsRex

    6 жыл бұрын

    If he would grow that beard out then he'd be there. But he's humble, so he doesn't so as to leave that title to someone else....

  • @carolewarner101

    @carolewarner101

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL! Pretty impressive craftsman for sure! To me at least, there's nothing more admirable and valuable than learning how to make and do things yourself. Most of us have traded our lives (time) away for a pay check to buy everything we need or want. IMHO, that deadens the soul and makes us basically helpless without cash in the bank. To have knowledge, skill and a set of decent hand tools, he can start with felling a tree and basically make/build anything he actually needs to live. That's so incredibly rare in a first world country in this day and age. Mr. Chickadee is keeping his life/time for his own use and experiencing the joy, satisfaction and pride of craftsmanship and doing for himself for next to nothing in cash outlay. It's truly inspiring!

  • @cavemanjoe7972

    @cavemanjoe7972

    5 жыл бұрын

    When he was eight, he got into his dad's wedged-tenon medicine cabinet and accidentally opened a can of Man, spilling it all over himself. He made his first mallet that night before bed, and this channel is simply his re-creation of his pre-teen years.😁

  • @kathilisi3019
    @kathilisi30193 жыл бұрын

    My great-grandfather was a carpenter. I remember his workshop and his hand-crafted tools. He had a lathe that looked similar to this one. Watching you work makes me imagine my great-grandfather at work when he was young, 80 or 90 years ago.

  • @underclass_zer0274
    @underclass_zer02747 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Even the cat at 7:30 seems amazed.

  • @majigaining
    @majigaining4 жыл бұрын

    If carpenters can be prophets (pun intended), you are definitely one for me. You spoke no words but between your impressive physiques and passions you have convinced me to pick up the hand saw more often and go easy on my circular saw.

  • @ClintRoseCarving
    @ClintRoseCarving7 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, that double through tenon at the start fitted very nicely indeed! Just a testament to what you can achieve with the silence and mastery of hand tools. Great as always.

  • @yummboy2
    @yummboy27 жыл бұрын

    An amazing video to watch! Your skill with hand tools remains entirely impressive. Your mortise and tenion joints are as close to perfect as I have ever seen. Not only are you skilled, you are talented! Thanks so much for sharing this excellent craftsmanship!

  • @KelikakuCoutin
    @KelikakuCoutin4 жыл бұрын

    This reminds me of the lathe that the Woodwright, Roy Underhill made on one of the PBS shows that he does, quite a while back. You two should get together! בס״ד

  • @calvincollison9182
    @calvincollison91824 жыл бұрын

    Mr chickadee, not the first time I've watched this video. As always beautiful work! I just want to say, I an sooo jealous of all your beautiful old planes, saws and all your old tools! Just beautiful!

  • @MrChickadee

    @MrChickadee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @yonihales9133
    @yonihales91337 жыл бұрын

    Even the cat was "relaxed entertained".. Some how something about the work (process) is spiritualy reflective to watch ; the process is as "wow" as the finished project and after the vid ends it leaves me with a scence of getting gently set baxk down, would love to work at this shop as a sweaper

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu87563 жыл бұрын

    I used the spring pole lathe for years after I watched Roy build one. Now id Like to try a treadle with a cast iron flywheel, just to try that also. Thanks Josh and your wife. You guys really do have great videos👍

  • @brucea550

    @brucea550

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spring pole is simple and quicker to build maybe, but this is nicer because your workpiece is 100% clear all the time. I wouldn’t want to try to make something like a rolling pin on a spring pole and trying to make a smooth cut from end to end.

  • @villain1409
    @villain14097 жыл бұрын

    I have watched a great deal of these builds,this 1 is a true master piece. It reminded me of the old treadle singer sewing machines. Thank you very much for your video & time.

  • @JeepTherapy
    @JeepTherapy6 жыл бұрын

    Recently I have been watching just about all of your videos. I like how you don't talk much. Just work. Like my dad and neighbor used to do. Thank you for all the information.

  • @gerrithoevers
    @gerrithoevers4 жыл бұрын

    Wow is all I can say. That is master craftsmanship at its finest.

  • @christina9alls
    @christina9alls3 жыл бұрын

    At the time of commenting, this video is 3 years old. How could I have not seen this before now? I absolutely LOVE watching awesome stuff... It's like KZread doesn't know me at all!

  • @twentyonetwos3967
    @twentyonetwos39677 жыл бұрын

    Amazing what you do with a few sticks. Thank you for sharing.

  • @scottjones3966
    @scottjones39667 жыл бұрын

    I'm convinced you could build a bulldozer with a handsaw and drill at this point and fire it up and drive away. Truly one of the most talented and ingenious people I have ever seen. Thank you for the videos. I always enjoy them and the random cat shots...

  • @pauloflynn3365
    @pauloflynn33654 жыл бұрын

    I have watched many hours of your work over the past few months and each project is as relaxing as watching snooker. Thanks and looking forward to more.

  • @danaharris503
    @danaharris5037 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video. Love all your traditional tools, and the skill in which you use them.

  • @jimhicks2976
    @jimhicks29767 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your videos, your craftsmanship is pure artwork. Thank you for keeping the old way alive.

  • @Chr.U.Cas2216
    @Chr.U.Cas22165 жыл бұрын

    Simply fantastic and unbelievably brilliant. Thanks a lot for making, taping, editing, uploading and sharing.

  • @thelearninghomestead3266
    @thelearninghomestead32667 жыл бұрын

    Once again, your skill set and craftsmanship amaze me! Well done.

  • @noisebox9529
    @noisebox95297 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know what a Treadle Lathe was before watching this. Now i need one, and know how to build it without electricity.

  • @szermierz7798
    @szermierz77984 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing project, simply wonderful, I can't get over the admiration for your skills in using hand tools.

  • @moldingpro7208
    @moldingpro72087 жыл бұрын

    You are a Master Craftsman, as well as an Artisan. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills with us! Blessings!

  • @youngiecoveman2393
    @youngiecoveman23937 жыл бұрын

    Greeting from Scotland. Great to watch a craftsman at work and to hear the sound of these sharp cutting tools at work.

  • @rick91443
    @rick914437 жыл бұрын

    Amazing...20minutes,34 seconds of pure food for the soul. Thank you...rr

  • @jacobopstad5483
    @jacobopstad54834 жыл бұрын

    I love the way everything fits together so snugly and with pegs and things.

  • @flightofarrow
    @flightofarrow7 жыл бұрын

    I did some wood working today,watching this I realized what I was really doing was scab working some wood together,thanks! great work!

  • @hetedeleambacht6608
    @hetedeleambacht66089 ай бұрын

    weaving loom, sewing machine, treadle lathe......all the same mechanisms! brilliant, thanks for showing us

  • @HangingWithEpstein
    @HangingWithEpstein3 жыл бұрын

    When I saw that modern screwdriver.... I felt betrayed, like I want my money back. LoL 😂😆 I love these videos, the guy is very good. We need more people to learn these skills!!!

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat36254 жыл бұрын

    Your apprentices are very attentive, paying close inspection to your every move - as did I. Your woodworking skills are so impressive and give me something to aspire to. Thanks for the great video and sharing your knowledge.

  • @RonaldLAbbey
    @RonaldLAbbey7 жыл бұрын

    SWEET lathe!!!! Cant wait to see all the projects you make with it.

  • @sammy8152
    @sammy81527 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, like watching your craftsmanship. Appreciate your time and effort.

  • @jaymc8722
    @jaymc87225 жыл бұрын

    Incredible! I'm both blown away and inspired. 👍😃

  • @jupitersailing
    @jupitersailing5 жыл бұрын

    Such pure peace: just the sound of a person expertly working wood to create something which creates more beautiful things. The whole situation is perfect.

  • @ivanalexander7405
    @ivanalexander74055 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos! I learn so much from you, and the quality of your videos is astounding.

  • @ksingleton101
    @ksingleton1017 жыл бұрын

    I love your video's! The mere fact you don't tells us this is the best or only way to do things speaks for itself, if that makes since. It's as if I'm looking not what's inside the box but what's outside, thank you.

  • @SethsProject
    @SethsProject7 жыл бұрын

    Wow what an incredible tool! Fantastic job :)

  • @davidfairman5461
    @davidfairman54616 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking to build one of these myself n now I've seen how it can be done. Thank you for an excellent video.

  • @GruyereEmmentaler
    @GruyereEmmentaler5 жыл бұрын

    I really admire your technique. Especially the minimal but strategic use of glue and hardware.

  • @DownwardsRising
    @DownwardsRising5 жыл бұрын

    I did not know that tongue and groove board edging could be done with hand tools. I always thought they were a modern milling type accomplishment; only doable with table saws and routers. Mind expanded.

  • @samfarina

    @samfarina

    4 жыл бұрын

    Look up the Stanley #48. Has a fence that flips so you can do tongue and groove with one plane.

  • @tinman1387
    @tinman13877 жыл бұрын

    Impressive! I for one hope you never run out of projects. I really enjoy watching your videos.

  • @dalyjolly5891
    @dalyjolly5891 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing thing to see this come together. Thank you.

  • @TheNateTake
    @TheNateTake7 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @jlinkels
    @jlinkels6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Especially the flywheel. As simple as a wheel might be, it takes incredible accuracy to make it run true as this one does.

  • @longhaulblue1145
    @longhaulblue11454 жыл бұрын

    Not so primitive technology (the channel). Lol. But same idea. No talking. Just doing. And seeing what one can accomplish with primitive tools. Primitive Technology is a lot more primitive but I'm not comparing. Just enjoying the clever, the perseverance. A reminder of how we as a species got here. Great job!

  • @kyleaegis5613
    @kyleaegis56134 жыл бұрын

    Best part at 7:30! The entire video was mesmerizing! Wonderful craftsmanship!

  • @barkbuster350r
    @barkbuster350r7 жыл бұрын

    Best videos on KZread!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @kevinhicks5143
    @kevinhicks51437 жыл бұрын

    the master of all carpenters would be proud , I hope you have a son to pass down your awesome skills

  • @huuthong1015
    @huuthong10157 жыл бұрын

    it is a great job. it reminds me how people did wood turning long ago before application of electric motor. thank you very much

  • @earthsciteach
    @earthsciteach3 жыл бұрын

    Your joinery work is insane. I'm trying to train myself to not think about the end result, but focus on the individual step (in most things I do). You have great focus and patience. Love watching you create!

  • @sicklibra8850
    @sicklibra88506 жыл бұрын

    The sheer skill with those hand tools is downright amazing.

  • @julianeaston8607
    @julianeaston86075 жыл бұрын

    Pure Master-Craftsmanship, has to be the number one near silent video on KZread. Such a wonderful change to see a beautiful item created purely with non powered hand tools and just the natural sounds of the workshop. An almost meditative quality about it.

  • @stanleyjones2085
    @stanleyjones20857 жыл бұрын

    Wow what craftsmanship, truly awesome!

  • @you_are_cleared_hot6950
    @you_are_cleared_hot69504 жыл бұрын

    Love your work Marine! Add this to the pile of things to build!

  • @mst5632
    @mst56326 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Beautiful craftsmanship.

  • @ikust007
    @ikust0074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving the reference book. Bravo.

  • @kevinwoodcock7578
    @kevinwoodcock75787 жыл бұрын

    Functional and elegant . Outstanding work.

  • @mitravesia1738
    @mitravesia17387 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Mr. Chickadee thanks for your videos, I have been very helpful. I am doing the windows of my house with recycled pallets. I admit that I am not a professional carpenter. I am an apprentice and that is why his videos have served me a lot. Wife and gaticos. I have already grown a lot

  • @MrChickadee

    @MrChickadee

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gracias por los comentarios. Me alegro de que usted está haciendo sus propias ventanas, que es un gran logro. No soy un miembro de la comunidad Amish aunque les doy respeto. No he hecho un ejercicio manual pero filmaré el proceso si lo hago en el futuro. ¡Sigue trabajando y ama el trabajo!

  • @mitravesia1738

    @mitravesia1738

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Chickadee gracias por responder a mi pregunta una saludo a usted y su familia .soy fiel seguidor de sus vídeos lo considero mi mentor

  • @subrosa7mm
    @subrosa7mm4 жыл бұрын

    Like the guy below. Found this video at 5:35am. However. I have kids to take to school. But this was enjoyable and satisfying to watch!

  • @Hirotechnics
    @Hirotechnics6 жыл бұрын

    Gotta respect the craftsmanship in this. I can easily imagine a lesser craftsman slapping together something like this super quick, but you took the time to think it out and make it look good and work well. That's superb; keep it up!

  • @buynsell365
    @buynsell3656 жыл бұрын

    Great Job !!! One of the best builds I have seen. More videos like these please.

  • @wtchtower
    @wtchtower4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for Sharing once again. Your awesome Mr. Chickadee. Wish I could build one on my own someday. All I need is to draft it at start and have the needed tools and materials to begin with. Keep the good work.

  • @mrstandfast2212
    @mrstandfast22124 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful project, I love the use of the tongue and groove planes and you've got great firefighters as a result.

  • @aserta
    @aserta7 жыл бұрын

    Top notch! Really nicely done on the big wheel, i think this is the first time i see someone carve the groove as opposed to simply spinning it and then carving it. And i have to say i like this method better.

  • @georgejohnson1537
    @georgejohnson15377 жыл бұрын

    wow.....You're one amazing carpenter/craftsman... You have a skill set that I can only dream of. Thank you for posting these videos. Have a great day man!

  • @CJLeTeff
    @CJLeTeff7 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully crafted as always!

  • @rusty7989
    @rusty79897 жыл бұрын

    Elegant design and construction. Thank you.

  • @mattschoon6940
    @mattschoon69406 жыл бұрын

    impressive, now if only wood bearings were possible....mind blown

  • @mrtelechi
    @mrtelechi4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing skills, thank you, great to watch and certainly spiked my interest in making one of these.

  • @geodezix
    @geodezix7 жыл бұрын

    You are the go-to-guy for powerless technology!

  • @jeffledlow1955
    @jeffledlow19556 жыл бұрын

    As per expected, once again, you sir have failed to disappoint with your skills!

  • @marcusm.8374
    @marcusm.83747 жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship, thanks for this video.

  • @JimDockrellWatertone
    @JimDockrellWatertone7 жыл бұрын

    Very cool build. Beautiful joinery. I noticed the nice smoothing plane you have and the tongue and groove set. You make good use of them.

  • @aienatu
    @aienatu6 жыл бұрын

    You, sir, are an inspiration!

  • @jedbowser3158
    @jedbowser31587 жыл бұрын

    Always looking forward to your videos.

  • @ericrider9718
    @ericrider97187 жыл бұрын

    awesome build, can't wait to see you make things on the lathe now!

  • @timeverett5482
    @timeverett54827 жыл бұрын

    Great video and craftsmanship. I wish I had just five percent of your talent!!!

  • @aaronthomas8834
    @aaronthomas88345 жыл бұрын

    The most tranquil videos on youtube, man. That cat staring into the camera, too good.

  • @ufukgunes6592
    @ufukgunes65925 жыл бұрын

    Excellent workmanship

  • @jamesmitchell5013
    @jamesmitchell50137 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy the way you let your work speak for itself. I find myself trying to second guess what you are building only to be wrong most of the time! Keep up the good work and videos please.....

  • @brendonceccato9663
    @brendonceccato966311 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Good energies from Brasil! Thank you! 🇧🇷

  • @fab926
    @fab9266 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking skill.

  • @tihspeed71
    @tihspeed717 жыл бұрын

    this is the best thing I've ever seen. astonishing

  • @brctom1
    @brctom14 жыл бұрын

    You are a gifted man/ craftsman.

  • @miner3609
    @miner36097 жыл бұрын

    No doubt about it. The hardest working poster on You Tube.

  • @bordenfleetwood5773
    @bordenfleetwood57736 жыл бұрын

    If I become half as competent with my leather as you are in wood, I will be a happy man. Excellent craftsmanship! I'm sure there are mistakes - there always are; but it works, and it will hold up to decades of use, if not more. (and it would likely take either yourself or a master craftsman to point them out) I'm also more than a little envious of your tools. The specialized planes and that beautifully robust bit/brace, especially. Wondrous tools, in the hands of an excellent craftsman. Truly inspiring. Thank you!

  • @donaldcarbone2593
    @donaldcarbone25934 жыл бұрын

    Lots of talent and patience.