my lathes slowest speed is 425 rpm. the biggest piece ive turned so far
was 20" but i got the lathe because i liked the idea of being able to
do 30" i just havent been able to get my hands on any chunks that size.
i think pieces over 20" will be at worst square and a bit off center.
but most will be close. the pieces till 20" will most likely be logs
cut the length of thier diam and them turned sidegrain. so i guess im
asking how much weight is needed to hold down a 20" diam by 8" wide
(most likely green) branch or trunk wood turning sidegrain?
just as a comparison i looked at the oneway 1224 lathe and it weighs
300lb. do people who own that lathe feel that its sturdy and heavy
enough or did they add more weight?
thanks
~B