On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:57:15 -0700, "Artemus"
wrote:
Find what's comfortable for you..
I set mine up so that when my elbow is at a little less than 90
degrees i can hold a chisel in my hands and it's cutting edge is
slightly above center on the spindle..

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