Just a reminder that it is traction time again and many tire outlets sell
bags of sand. Most are small enough to be easily aranged in the base of
your lathe stand for steadiness and to dampen vibration, the latter
property being one of the prime reasons for using sand as weight.

Here in the NW, Les Schwab tire dealers sells a 70# bag for $6.00. I bought
three today for the bed of my Ford Ranger - haven't needed to use it in ice
and snow before this winter.