On 7/28/2011 2:57 PM, Artemus wrote:
This is my first post here. I've haunted rec.woodworking for years
though.
I have a cheap lathe I'm learning to use. I have several books from
the library which are a big help but none mention the correct height
for the spindle. From the pictures it appears that somewhere around
elbow height is right? Mine is about 6" below my elbow.
Am I worrying about nothing or should I raise the lathe?
Thanks.
Art



others will say "at elbow height" - but if you are reasonably
comfortable with it where it is, don't worry about it. Raising it up
won't do much to help you learn, but it could help your back not ache.
What's more important is to find lots of cheap wood and make stuff so
you can decide if you like this hobby or not.

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