Drive Cord for Pole Lathe connects the treadle to a springy pole or shock cord via the workpiece to provide the drive on a pole lathe
5mm GREEN polypropylene cord.
Two lengths available:
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As pole lathe turners for more than 20 years we must have gone through a mile or two of pole lathe cord and tried many different types. The conclusion we have come to is that it is normally better simply to buy a decent quantity of polyester cord at a good price that will last a long time.
This is especially the case if you run a woodcraft school with a high number of students on your lathes.
Economical use of cord, will to an extent, also depend on how you set up and operate your lathe. Winding the cord 2-3 times around the billet should reduce slippage and reduce heat building up which may melt the cord.
Colour currently green.