View Full Version : Lathe stand leg levelers?
Dan Masshardt
07-18-2013, 7:29 PM
I'm thinking through design for a midi lathe stand.
My shop floor is not very even.
Has anybody successfully used screw type levelers on a lathe stand? Rockler has some heavy duty ones with good reviews.
I'd rather go this route than trying to shim the lathe to level because I may move it later.
Am I misguided in this thought?
Thom Sturgill
07-18-2013, 7:43 PM
No reason levelers will not work, my Jet 1642 came with them.
Tom Hartranft
07-19-2013, 12:47 PM
I've used screw type levelers for couple of years ... added Rockler locking caster wheels a year ago when they were on sale. The screw levelers are quite stable under my ~325 lb of lathe, bench, and sandbags. The Rockler locking caster wheels give me ample mobility when needed. Couple of pic's follow.
Tom
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr183/tjh_020/Lathe%20Bench/IMG_2112Small_zps8afc4113.jpg (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/tjh_020/media/Lathe%20Bench/IMG_2112Small_zps8afc4113.jpg.html)
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr183/tjh_020/Lathe%20Bench/IMG_2113Small_zps129ffdcf.jpg (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/tjh_020/media/Lathe%20Bench/IMG_2113Small_zps129ffdcf.jpg.html)
Michael Stafford
07-19-2013, 12:50 PM
Just so happens I have a set of industrial quality leveling feet that would have to be mounted through the bottom of the stand that can be yours very reasonably plus shipping. If interested send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will take a photo and send you the particulars.
Ken Fitzgerald
07-19-2013, 1:04 PM
My PM 3520B came with the adjustable levelers and I use them because my concrete floor is uneven.
Mike Cruz
07-19-2013, 6:55 PM
PM sent. If you didn't see it, PM me.
Dan Masshardt
07-19-2013, 7:59 PM
PM sent. If you didn't see it, PM me.
Responded. Thanks.
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