In article , graham
wrote:

On 15/03/2016 7:22 AM, Bill Leonhardt wrote:
know how desirable it is to have a heavy stand but, at the same time, I
would like to make this lathe mobile (well, at least semi-mobile). Been
studying retractable wheels.
....
I have one additional question: Does anyone use a link-belt with their
lathe? Is it noisy?

Yes! I've just installed it and it's expensive but not noisy.
It helps reduce vibration.


The old ShopSmith (an early Greenie) lacks adequate weight (and adequate
low speed range for lathe work) as it comes, but does have a nice
retractable wheel setup, where the wheels are extended by a cam
connected to the foot pedal. On the other hand, the wheels are tiny and
pretty much assume a smooth concrete floor to be useful. There are
other, easier to build at home options for that as well. There's also
the option of "fixed casters and extendable feet" rather than
retractable casters.

If you don't move it often, a jack and a couple "machinery carts" or
4-wheel caster frames is versatile for moving everything in the shop.

I like the link-belts, and don't find them noisy.

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