Scott Hubl
03-13-2008, 8:10 AM
OK Now that I ordered it, WHERE should I put it?
I have my 1442 just off to the side of center stage, not really thought out, just an open area at the time with a 110V plug overhead. Its close to the table saw that sits in the center of the shop.
My shop is pretty packed but the new lathe will take center stage so to speak.
I'm ready to revamp and move everything around as I need to run 2- 220V outlets to the lathe, one for the lathe and one for a Gast vac pump if I feel the HoldFast one isnt enough plus I need to run(depending on were placed) 110V for seperate circut lighting for the lathe.
Should it be placed off to the side at an angle to the wall?
Placed in the middle of my shop with all plugs overhead?
Up front close to the overhead garage door?(but then no overhead plugins as the door will open and hit the cords)
I will have the 18" bed attached in the lower position and work more from the end of the lathe than anywhere else I believe. Even turning small things like pen and bottle stoppers i'll most likely keep the head slide down.
I'd like your opinions on this please and lots of PICS would help too.
I need to get workin on this NOW and get someone out to do the electrical work so placement is CRITICAL.
I know its up to me to decide but I'd really like to get some feedback and thoughts pros and cons if you will.
At this point I can basically put it anywere in the shop since electrical has to be run anyways.
Thanks.
I have my 1442 just off to the side of center stage, not really thought out, just an open area at the time with a 110V plug overhead. Its close to the table saw that sits in the center of the shop.
My shop is pretty packed but the new lathe will take center stage so to speak.
I'm ready to revamp and move everything around as I need to run 2- 220V outlets to the lathe, one for the lathe and one for a Gast vac pump if I feel the HoldFast one isnt enough plus I need to run(depending on were placed) 110V for seperate circut lighting for the lathe.
Should it be placed off to the side at an angle to the wall?
Placed in the middle of my shop with all plugs overhead?
Up front close to the overhead garage door?(but then no overhead plugins as the door will open and hit the cords)
I will have the 18" bed attached in the lower position and work more from the end of the lathe than anywhere else I believe. Even turning small things like pen and bottle stoppers i'll most likely keep the head slide down.
I'd like your opinions on this please and lots of PICS would help too.
I need to get workin on this NOW and get someone out to do the electrical work so placement is CRITICAL.
I know its up to me to decide but I'd really like to get some feedback and thoughts pros and cons if you will.
At this point I can basically put it anywere in the shop since electrical has to be run anyways.
Thanks.