Call it a Jet mini or a midi, but either way, the steel stand sold as
an accessory didn't impress me much.

So I built this thing. Rock solid, no vibration or sway, and other
than a modicum of time, it cost very little to build. The lathe is
registered to the top with hanger bolts, but not tightly, only to
control vibration which might allow movement. Thick woven synthetic
pads are located under each mounting boss for further vibration
absorption. The bed is 3.25" thick, and 10" wide.

Further improvements include a removable tool-tray on the headstock
end for chucks, jaws, tools, etc., and a sloped shelf for holding
cutting tools that are awaiting use.

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStand01.jpg

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStand02.jpg

It is based upon this CAD drawing...

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStandP02.jpg

Being wood, it may loosen up over time, but so far it's impressively
solid - even with a big, unbalanced cherry blank mounted. The 1/2"
carriage bolts may be tightened to compensate for 'wear'.
Blocks are glued and screwed, and the entire thing knocks down.

FWIW,

Greg G.

Greg G.

Nice job looks very solid. Question what software did you use for the CAD
3D drawing?

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:23:46 -0000, Greg wrote:


Call it a Jet mini or a midi, but either way, the steel stand sold as
an accessory didn't impress me much.

So I built this thing. Rock solid, no vibration or sway, and other
than a modicum of time, it cost very little to build. The lathe is
registered to the top with hanger bolts, but not tightly, only to
control vibration which might allow movement. Thick woven synthetic
pads are located under each mounting boss for further vibration
absorption. The bed is 3.25" thick, and 10" wide.

Further improvements include a removable tool-tray on the headstock
end for chucks, jaws, tools, etc., and a sloped shelf for holding
cutting tools that are awaiting use.

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStand01.jpg

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStand02.jpg

It is based upon this CAD drawing...

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStandP02.jpg

Being wood, it may loosen up over time, but so far it's impressively
solid - even with a big, unbalanced cherry blank mounted. The 1/2"
carriage bolts may be tightened to compensate for 'wear'.
Blocks are glued and screwed, and the entire thing knocks down.

FWIW,

Greg G.

Greg G.



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Connor Aston said:

Nice job looks very solid. Question what software did you use for the CAD
3D drawing?

Thanks.
Old ver of Autodesk and RenderMan.

FWIW,

Greg G.

Greg,

Awesome job. How would one go about getting some detailed plans and
materials list?


"Greg G." wrote in message
...

Call it a Jet mini or a midi, but either way, the steel stand sold as
an accessory didn't impress me much.

So I built this thing. Rock solid, no vibration or sway, and other
than a modicum of time, it cost very little to build. The lathe is
registered to the top with hanger bolts, but not tightly, only to
control vibration which might allow movement. Thick woven synthetic
pads are located under each mounting boss for further vibration
absorption. The bed is 3.25" thick, and 10" wide.

Further improvements include a removable tool-tray on the headstock
end for chucks, jaws, tools, etc., and a sloped shelf for holding
cutting tools that are awaiting use.

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStand01.jpg

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStand02.jpg

It is based upon this CAD drawing...

http://www.thevideodoc.com/Images/LatheStandP02.jpg

Being wood, it may loosen up over time, but so far it's impressively
solid - even with a big, unbalanced cherry blank mounted. The 1/2"
carriage bolts may be tightened to compensate for 'wear'.
Blocks are glued and screwed, and the entire thing knocks down.

FWIW,

Greg G.

Greg G.