Diy Wood Lathe Stand
Now measure your lathe from the bottom to the middle of the chuck.
Diy wood lathe stand. I recently got a new wood turning lathe a fairly inexpensive model that came with a metal bolt together stand. First determine your stand s height and length see sizing your stand below. The stand is probably capable enough at supporting the tool but i thought i could do better. Ultimate lathe stand make the parts.
This lathe stand is constructed almost completely from plywood with some hardwood trim. The links below are affiliate links. Drill holes through the top rails for the lag screws that fasten the top. Attach the bottom shelf supports.
One size fits all. Attach the main brace. Cut all the boards to size. Subtract that number from the overall height number that s how high your stand should be.
Tools used in lathe stand build. I measured the lathe and did some drawings in sketchup to work out the basic shape. Attach the top shelf supports.