I had plans to add a folding wing on the right side of the lathe stand so that i could add on the bed extension when needed, but i ran out of time. so i might revisit this project in the future and add a few more bits and bobs to improve it. if you would like to build this lathe stand, don’t forget i have a set of plans available!. Build a professional-quality lathe stand that’s stable, strong and heavy. by: alan lacer. a good stand is just as important as a good lathe. as a professional turner, i can’t emphasize enough how important it is to have a stand that’s stable, strong and heavy—particularly for bowl turning.. Note also that the stand is a lot wider (deeper) than the bed. it needed more width to give it stability anyway, and that way, there'd be room to mount the motor behind the lathe, and for drawers underneath later. i made the stand extend beyond the bed on the tailstock end, so that i could mount my wooden lathe bed extension there..
I measured the lathe and did some drawings in sketchup, to work out the basic shape. what i was looking for was a simple, solid stand with a relatively small footprint but good stability. i prefer a stand to a table or cabinet, since these collect the shavings and dust from the lathe.. A mini-lathe packs some pretty serious turning capability into a tiny package. but just because they are small doesn’t mean that you can set your mini-lathe up on a wimpy, lightweight stand. just like a full-size lathe, a mini-lathe needs a stand that is heavy and rigid enough to absorb vibrations.. Benefits of woodworking lathe stand plans. with the woodworking lathe stand plans free woodworking plans package, you will get help to build all kinds of projects, be it furniture, sheds, beds or wind generators. these plans are very user friendly which helps in making each woodworking project enjoyable and simple..
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