compact 8 deviding head

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What is the diameter of the pieces you hand sawed thru? Before I had a bandsaw I would chuck up large diameter round stock in my lathe and at a slow speed use a hack saw to cut thru with slow strokes augmented by the slow RPM. Might be a bit archaic but it does work and keeps a fairly straight cut.
 
Anyone else about ready to start a "Get kvr a 4 x 6 fund"? My arm aches thinking about all that hacksaw work.

Hey kvr, you have room for a small bandsaw?
 
That is a very effective way of turning your spindle into a dividing head. I would start trying your hand and making some graduated dials. One of the many things a lathe dividing head is used for. I love dials and simple tools which this is one. Not a lot of parts to deal with. Do you have a brake or lock on your spindle? Might be a good thing to make next if not.
 
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