Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Woodturning (rec.crafts.woodturning) To discuss tools, techniques, styles, materials, shows and competitions, education and educational materials related to woodturning. All skill levels are welcome, from art turners to production turners, beginners to masters. |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to rec.crafts.woodturning
|
|||
|
|||
Lathe Bench Base Configurations Question
I want my Real Woodworking Bench
(http://home.comcast.net/~charliebcz/.../CBbench0.html) back so I've decided to build a lathe bench for my JET midi I've got a maple top (1 3/4" thick, 5' long and 20" deep) for my future Ultimate Lathe Bench, but I want to do a First Lathe Bench just to get the damn lathe of my real workbench. Have a 3 foot long 4x12 header remnant for the top and plan on 4x4 pedestals for the base with 2x6 stringers. I want the lathe as close to the front of the bench top, and because the top is only 11 1/2" wide (don't you just love how the wood industry changes the meaning of dimensions? "Oh, when we cut it it was 2x4 but after it's dried and milled it's only an inch and a half by 3 1/2.") - the base of the end pedestals should be wider than 11 1/2" Having the base extend foreward seems like it would be a stubbed toe waiting to happen. It's my understanding that the bench should resist toppling over backwards so the center of gravity should be towards the front. I plan on having space at the bottom for adding weight - sand, steel or lead shot, cast iron. SO - which of the followng base configurations would be the best way to go? +----+ | | | A | too narrow | | +----+ +----+ | | | B | "feet" extend foreward | | +------+ +----+ | | | C | "feet" extend rearward | | +------+ +----+ / D \ symetric "delta" base / \ +---------+ +----+ | E \ rearward trapezoid base | \ +--------+ +----+ / F | foreward trapezoid base / | +-------+ charlie b |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
bench top height question for mini-mill | Metalworking | |||
Sheldon 10" lathe question | Metalworking | |||
Lathe tool post question | Metalworking | |||
Lathe Speed Question | Woodturning | |||
Cuemaking-Metal Lathe Chuck Question? | Metalworking |