More on my "new used toy"

[Dusty Fuller]

Here's my proof, I actually have a lathe. Now I need something to mount it on. I've looked through the Sears catalog online but this thing isn't that new. Any recommendations for a stand or bench to accomodate it? 12" swing and 37" between centers (not going to test those limits, by the way). I could build one, but I don't have the proper tools (welder) to do what I've seen some turners do. I can do nuts and bolts or screws and nails no problem! Anyway, I appreciate any help with getting started... I'll post what comes off the machine when I get it spinning!

Dusty Fuller
Carrollton, GA

p.s. That mini-spindle was left by the previous owner, I left it there to keep track of the tail center...

[Tom Sherman]

Dusty that's cool you are about to be on way to the depths of the Vortex congratulations. Hey Ken...Another one bites the dust.(no pun intended)

[Bob Hampton]

Dusty \
you dont have to build one out of metal ..thou they are nice and stout!
I built mine out of wood ..2x4 construction like a sawhorse it holds my old HF lathe fine with sandbag weight.
Do a search for shopbuilt lathe stands and u will get lots of ideas on here.
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Welcome to the Black Hole of Turning. You don't need a metal bench for your lathe. Build a wooden one that will hold some ballast below and you are good to go. A couple of wooden ones I have seen are as stout as some of the metal ones.

[Chas Jones]

Dusty, mine is a much bigger lathe and sits quite happily on a stout wooden bench.

4 x 2 frame and 1 1/4" thick MDF top.

http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=139093

In fact my earlier lathe had a metal stand and I deliberately fitted a wood top section to it, seems to take some of the harshness out of the operating.

[Matt Haus]

Does it function as a car battery charger too?:p

[Dusty Fuller]

Good ideas all around, including the car charger (wait... I could mount it to my car... hmmm :cool: ). You hear all kinds of things from folks like concrete slabs and "must be solid as a rock", and I think that's true for the good lathes, but this one will do just fine on wood. I'll get on that, well, hopefully soon. Putting together a dog pen first.

Dusty Fuller
Carrollton, GA