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11th October 2018, 10:20 PM #1Most Valued Member
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260 - tall order?
I have my Hercus 260 at home and the next step is to fabricate a base for it that will incorporate heavy duty castors and 4 big levelling feet/screws.
The lathe is on a standard Hercus cabinet at the moment. I am 6 ft 2 or so and it occurred to me this evening that the lathe might be set a bit low for me. To put it into perspective, standing next to the lathe my belly button sits just below the spindle height. This was a lathe being used in schools and while there are plenty of strapping, tall kids around, I'm wondering if the lathe cabinet is designed to also allow for somewhat shorter individuals?
Just wanting to know what the experience of taller forum members is with this setup? Do you think I should be building in a bit of extra height when I fabricate my stand/levelling frame?
All opinions much appreciated.
Moz
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