Shell auger extension

[Lazurus]

I have the standard 5/16 shell auger which is too short to use to its capacity on the VB36 has anyone ever had one of these extended. I have a welder but concerned about keeping it concentric if I simply welded an extension shaft on. Suggestions anyone?

[Paul Hannaby]

I have one which is in several sections which screw together. You could do something similar by either modifying one you already have or getting one of those. You could then extend them to anything you want.

[BrianH]

Having never tried anything like this I wonder if its a realistic idea to use the lathe itself to hold the auger and its potential extension in  line ready for welding. the headstock end is a straightforward 'through chuck' situation. Perhaps a wooden guide at each end of the tailstock quill would keep the other piece aligned. Dont forget to protect the bed from spatter.
Please let us know what you decide and its success.....or otherwise!
Brian

[Lazurus]

I have one which is in several sections which screw together. You could do something similar by either modifying one you already have or getting one of those. You could then extend them to anything you want.

Paul,

Have you a make or supplier please as this may solve the issue?

Cheers

Stuart

[Paul Hannaby]

The one I have says "Luna - made in Sweden" on the handle.

[Lazurus]

Brilliant thank you.

[Roger Groom]

How long do you need?
Roger G

[Bryan Milham]

I have a couple of Shell Augers but I also have a 8mm Lip & Spur bit welded to the end of a long rod, it came with a lathe I bought some time ago.
I've not used it but have rolled it on a flat surface and the welding is true. So it can be done.

[Twisted Trees]

I made a long boring kit by taking a block of timber about 8" long and 1½" square, drilled an 8mm hole through it length ways, marked the TOP (any face would do) and cut it in half, then I enlarged the 8mm to a 10mm hole on one block.

Put a 10mm drill bit through one hole, and an 8mm (actually used threaded bar as that is what I had but anything will do so long as it is smaller than the drill bit) position it carefully weld it up grind off the splatter (I am not great at welding) then I welded some more as a T handle on the end and I have a drill bit that will go all the way through a lamp.

[Lazurus]

How long do you need?
Roger G

I have a vb 36 with a very large tail stock so I will need to add around 18" in additin to the usual length of the auger

[Roger Groom]

I have a 5/16" shell auger which is 36" long. If you are interested please PM me. I live in Norwich so not far away. Thanks
Roger Groom