How To Build A Lathe Stand
Drill holes through the top rails for the lag screws that fasten the top.
How to build a lathe stand. Follow the cut list and cut the 2 4. To drill these holes after the parts are assembled can be tricky so i laid out where they are and routed a slot in each piece. Hold up your arm and pretend you re turning. Tools used in lathe stand build.
These are laminated together and have mounting holes for the lathe bed to bolt to. Join the top shelf supports. One size fits all. Attach the top shelf supports.
First determine your stand s height and length see sizing your stand below. Now measure your lathe from the bottom to the middle of the chuck. How to build a mobile lathe stand step 1. Cut all the boards to size.
Grab the table legs leg base and leg top to assemble the legs. Ultimate lathe stand make the parts. There are four pieces that make up the top of the stand that run from side to side. Subtract that number from the overall height number that s how high your stand should be.