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I am faced with a move to a location with a much smaller shop space. Right now I have a Hardinge UM and South Bend Heavy 10. I will need machines that use space more efficiently.
I am looking for pictures of lathes and mills mounted on tool chests for ideas on how I can make the most use of the space I will have. Google did not provide me with the pictures I was hoping for. I hope this group might be able to help.
I would like to have a 12x24 lathe and mill with a table ~8x30; so I am looking for medium sized machines on tool chests.
I look at some mills on pedestals and think I could mount them on a narrow pedestal and put tool chests on either side to use the space under the table.
I do not plan on putting the lathe/mill directly on the tool chest. More like welding up a frame that supports the machine and provides tool storage underneath.
I am 6'4" tall, so I normally put machines on blocks to raise them 6"-10". So the fact the tool chest will raise the machine will not be a problem. In fact I am willing to cut off the bottom drawers of a tool chest to make it fit.
Thanks for your help.
I am looking for pictures of lathes and mills mounted on tool chests for ideas on how I can make the most use of the space I will have. Google did not provide me with the pictures I was hoping for. I hope this group might be able to help.
I would like to have a 12x24 lathe and mill with a table ~8x30; so I am looking for medium sized machines on tool chests.
I look at some mills on pedestals and think I could mount them on a narrow pedestal and put tool chests on either side to use the space under the table.
I do not plan on putting the lathe/mill directly on the tool chest. More like welding up a frame that supports the machine and provides tool storage underneath.
I am 6'4" tall, so I normally put machines on blocks to raise them 6"-10". So the fact the tool chest will raise the machine will not be a problem. In fact I am willing to cut off the bottom drawers of a tool chest to make it fit.
Thanks for your help.