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Paul, you can borrow my level (short term!) if you want to for the initial mapping of your lathe.
This sounds a lot better than me getting the wrong one! I have an interesting idea for this.
Paul, you can borrow my level (short term!) if you want to for the initial mapping of your lathe.
While I agree the thread has gone many different directions the topics are good and we're still discussing the same new (old) lathe and the new member here along with being a new lathe owner with lots of questions that would get lost if he moved them around to fit the square into the specific hole. Sometimes it's better to just flow. There are plenty of posts here that have nothing to do with machining, that go on and on, and while I appreciate the problem presented they have nothing to do with machining other than a hobby machinist is asking the question. e.g. Removing a gate cane bolt stuck in the concrete.Guys,
This thread has gone from scraping irons to precision levels to footing for the lathe bed. Please start a new topic on this.
If this continues on this thread it will get closed. This has been a great thread relating to the topic, now time to get back on topic. Let's talk about scraping irons here!
Ken
Do I need to order some feet for these legs? Or will the Bolts they have do? Seems like bolt heads aren't what would normally be there? They don't have any cups/feet to go under them.. I would think there would be large rubber feet that tilt to the floors contour to displace some of the weight a little more.
I hope to scrape everything in that needs it. For sure the compound and cross feed surfaces.
Alright, I agree. Scratch what I said and finish on. Something like that!While I agree the thread has gone many different directions the topics are good and we're still discussing the same new (old) lathe and the new member here along with being a new lathe owner with lots of questions that would get lost if he moved them around to fit the square into the specific hole. Sometimes it's better to just flow. There are plenty of posts here that have nothing to do with machining, that go on and on, and while I appreciate the problem presented they have nothing to do with machining other than a hobby machinist is asking the question. e.g. Removing a gate cane bolt stuck in the concrete.
It's Friday, don't worry be happy, and have a good weekend.
Alright, I agree. Scratch what I said and finish on. Something like that!
BTW- Those levelers are nice. I put a set on my 14" Rockwell lathe which didn't have a way to level without using shims.
I am planning on putting more weight on the legs to reduce even more
vibration.
Send it to Rustrp,This may be the time to look for a project manager.