I'm about 6'5" tall and would like to operate my new 1340GT standing straight up (when it arrives). I'm easing into Geezer status and the thought of having to lean forward the entire time I'm operating the lathe makes my back ache.
By my measure I'd like to have the handle on the hand wheel be at least 38" off the floor at the bottom of the circle. The specs say that the spindle is 46" off the floor, and guesstimating from the picture it looks like the handle would be about 34 inches off the floor at the bottom.
So if some kind person could put their 36" height gage to work and post the results I'd appreciate it.
Next, what would you suggest to raise the lathe up? Square steel tubing? Channel?
Thanks
Lars
By my measure I'd like to have the handle on the hand wheel be at least 38" off the floor at the bottom of the circle. The specs say that the spindle is 46" off the floor, and guesstimating from the picture it looks like the handle would be about 34 inches off the floor at the bottom.
So if some kind person could put their 36" height gage to work and post the results I'd appreciate it.
Next, what would you suggest to raise the lathe up? Square steel tubing? Channel?
Thanks
Lars