I actually did this - I took a modified version of Norms Assembly table fold
away wheels idea (look on the NYW webside for pics) and adapted them to my
NOVA stand.

Total weight of the stand /lathe/cement bags is around 600+ pounds.
I use a 7" bar w/ a lever to lift 1 end of the lathe and the wheels fold
down.
I then move to the other side and lift - and the other side folds down - I
roll to where I want it - then do the same thing - lift the one end - and
they fold away - then the other.

Ill post pics if you want.



"Andrew Barss" wrote in message
...

I'm outfitting a new shop, which will include my Nova 3000.
The shop is medium sized, so I'm putting every machine I can onto
a mobile base (bandsaw, tablesaw, jointer, etc). I'm considering
mounting the lathe on a mobile base with lacking casters. I'm
seeking advice, Should I --


a) forget the idea entirely, and mount the lathe to a really stable
base;

b) put the lathe stand on a god-quality (= 1200 pound capacity)
mobile base;

c) do (b), but also set it up so that I have the
stand immobilized on something like elevator bolts when not
being moved.


Advice appreciated --


--Andy BArss