Folding Stand for Midi Lathe?

[Allen Neighbors]

I have a Vicmarc VL100 bench model, that I carry with me when I travel. I normally use it sitting on the tailgate of my truck. Sometimes my truck has to be parked in a position that isn't conducive to turning at the tailgate.:(
I would like to make a folding table that is lightweight as possible, yet still sturdy enough to hold the lathe. :confused:
Does anyone have any plans, links, photos, or ideas that I might try?
Thanks in advance, for any and all help.:)

[Al Wasser]

The mini lathes fit pretty nice on a Workmate. Those things that are part vise and part sawhorse. A couple of large C clamps hold the two firmly.

[Glenn Weathington]

Hey Allen,
I remember one of our members here asking for info regarding a folding Delta stand. A quick google search yielded this http://www.amazon.com/Delta-36-136-Universal-Miter-Stand/dp/B0009WFYLY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
You could use the stand as a basis for your own design.

I then googled 'folding work bench plans' and found this website... http://www.toolcrib.com/blog/2008/03/10/toolcribcoms-ultimate-guide-to-free-woodworking-workbench-plans/. (http://www.toolcrib.com/blog/2008/03/10/toolcribcoms-ultimate-guide-to-free-woodworking-workbench-plans/)

I hope this helps you out and be sure to keep us posted. I want to see what you come up with.

Glenn

[Ron Howard]

Hi;

Not sure if you are a member of the AAW but in their last issue of "American Woodturner" (Winter 2009 Vol 24, No. 4) there is a great article with plenty of photos and some tech info on a mobile lathe cabinet built and used by the Pueblo Woodturners club

[Allen Neighbors]

Al, Glenn, and Ron, Thanks for the help, and the links. I'd not thought about the Workmate before for that, and after checking out the links, and the Workmate 225... I was thinking about modifying that plywood crosspiece bench to fit my needs, but it'll cost as much for the plywood, as for the workmate 225. So, I think I'll opt for the 225.
Thanks again!!