lathe height

[mrgrimsdale]

Intend to extract my lathe from the rust heap and put it on a new stand. What's a good height to make it? I'd guess about 40 inches to chuck center or a bit more?.
Mostly for spindles etc, too small for large diameter bowls

cheers
Jacob

[engineerone]

i think you really might want it lower than that.

i would suggest nearer to your elbow height when you are standing comfortably. in this way you basically are approaching the work piece with your chisel at an initial horizontal angle.

so actually around a metre might well work

remember though about not wearing a watch on your left wrist cause it might get caught in the chuck or faceplate.

paul

[mrgrimsdale]

engineerone said:

i think you really might want it lower than that.

i would suggest nearer to your elbow height when you are standing comfortably. in this way you basically are approaching the work piece with your chisel at an initial horizontal angle.

so actually around a metre might well work

remember though about not wearing a watch on your left wrist cause it might get caught in the chuck or faceplate.

paul

Yes elbow height seems to be recommended - about 45" typical.
1 Metre? -That'd make you about 5'5" Paul, or have you got very long arms?

cheers
Jacob

[engineerone]

yes and no ;D

i had difficulty measuring late last night

but that seems about right

paul

[jaco]

I agree, elbow height. Get SWMBO to measure you standing upright with a chisel in the hand. (I MEAN the distance from the floor to your elbow!) ;D ;D

Had to trim the legs of my stand as the previous owner was a lot taller.

Also allow for an inch of whatever to stand on while turning.

[engineerone]

so how do you stand and turn ;D

i agree it is useful to have a resilient interface between your feet and the floor.

paul

[jaco]

engineerone said:

so how do you stand and turn ;D


paul

Eish! with great difficulty ..........
;D ;D