Hendey Gearhead levelling feet

[twdmar]

I have a hendey 16x30 gearhead lathe that needs levelling feet. I am thinking 1/2" steel plate, maybe 3" round, with a divot cut in the middle to hold levelling bolts.
Is this adequate? Is there a better way that someone with experience with this particular machine may know about? Thanks

 

[Ultradog MN]

I have a hendey 16x30 gearhead lathe that needs levelling feet. I am thinking 1/2" steel plate, maybe 3" round, with a divot cut in the middle to hold levelling bolts.
Is this adequate? Is there a better way that someone with experience with this particular machine may know about? Thanks

Your plan would work fine.
Nice old brand of lathe by the way.
Top of the line.

 

[twdmar]

Would rubber underneath be a worthwhile addition? This thing is pretty heavy and even with 8 feet, I want make sure it's still stable

 

[rwm]

Hockey puck feet. Hockey puck with a metal plate on top. I have a pic somewhere.

Here:


Maybe a larger, thicker plate for your machine.

 

[twdmar]

Hockey puck feet. Hockey puck with a metal plate on top. I have a pic somewhere.

Here:
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Maybe a larger, thicker plate for your machine.

Excellent, thank you. Will i gain much with the hockey pucks versus just steel plate on the concrete?

 

[rwm]

I don't exactly know! It will dampen vibration and noise. I think that is the main benefit. A lot of people do it. You may be able to get used pucks for free and they machine quite well on the lathe.

 

[twdmar]

I don't exactly know! It will dampen vibration and noise. I think that is the main benefit. A lot of people do it. You may be able to get used pucks for free and they machine quite well on the lathe.

Thank you!