My Logan lathe needs a stand,what do you recommend?

I bought some steel tubing and had the local high school welding shop where I used to work build a table for me. I also had it powder coated "safety yellow" which is a UV protected colour so that welding in the vicinity won't cause it to go chalky.

I built it a bit wide-I wanted it to be stable but the motor almost hit against it but with metal (or granite!) spacers it could be lifted up anyway.

The chip tray was sealed with silicone around the bolt holes to keep oil from dripping underneath. Rough leveling is done with the bolts and lock nuts that screw into nuts welded into the 4 legs. Final leveling is done with the lathe mounting bolts.

My plan is to put birch plywood around the sides (and possibly the doors). That is why there are gussets with holes in the corners. Likewise a metal or plywood shelf will go underneath (Tony has me thinking that I should pour a concrete one; guess I could have done a concrete top!). I want to put one of those big red mechanics tool boxes underneath for tool storage. I may have to take the lid off so I can put chucks on the top without having to wrestle with the lid and chuck at the same time.

If you so desire, I can post the drawings.
Happy turning.

Al

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Nice of you to give the school guys a little project. I remember when we would get projects in to work on. Was better than just "exercises" out of the books. Looks pretty good!
 
Actually it was a little bit of a girl who built it. She did a good job. Every thing was nice and square with minimal clean up required. I'm not set up to weld anymore. Still waiting to finish my shop but way leads on to way...

Al
 
Also,
I covered the entire top with a piece of galvanized sheet so that chips & oil etc don't go down the back. Can't find the picture but you get the idea.
 
It needs to be sitting on something as rigid and stable as possible.
A stand built from heavy rectangular or square steel tubing with that 3/8" plate on top would be good.

While wood can be built solidly, it can also distort with changes in temperature and humidity.


M
Greetings Hobby Machinists,
I've been lurking around for a while and now it's time to get my lathe setup.
My original idea was to mount the lathe to a 3/8" steel plate and set it upon a tanker desk.
I have the plate nearly ready minus a few motor mount holes but I've decided to use the desk as a desk.
So what should it be,massive timber construction or svelt steel tubing (perhaps rectangular)?
The lathe will have a regular home location and should'nt need to be moved around (I think :cool: ).
Thanks for any input you may have.
Jay
P.S. Oh sure,now I see the lathe mounting threads in the other forums (Doh!)
Answer : Both. Nice, sturdy, well - aged hardwood top 1 1/2" or more,
An elegant set of legs with levellers and a sturdy, low wood shelf to tie the legs.
This is the classic arrangement - works, looks elegant.........BLJHB
 
My little Logan 9B is mounted on steel sheet, 3/16" thick, spot welded to a metal frame at the four corner posts. Problem was, it was like a big drum, not sturdy at all. If you use sheet steel, just make sure it's got cross bracing and tack welded all over. Yup, rigid is good.
 
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