Replacing the VL100 with a VL150

**jefferson** · 7th July 2014, 06:09 PM

It's taken some time to come to the conclusion that the little VL100 was a little fiddly. I think the swing was 125mm or thereabouts and pretty tight when turning finials. It also wasn't getting much use except when ön tour at a Turnaround. True, I could have set it up better with a decent stand but never got around to it.

I gave the VS Green Peril some thought - more swing and speed than the VL100. But in the end, the quality of the Vicmarc brand sold me on the more expensive VL150 with its 25mm post. Trouble is, now I've got to figure out a way to lift and transport it as my travelling lathe. The beast weighs over 65kgs. Any other VL 150 owners out there with a solution? I hope so.

**Oldgreybeard** · 7th July 2014, 06:43 PM

Maybe 30 minutes a day in the gym

Sorry as a long time gym junky, i couldn't resist the temptation

Bob

**dai sensei** · 7th July 2014, 07:46 PM

I don't have a Vicmarc, but still too heavy for me, so have it permanently mounted on a trolley on wheels. The trolley has a little cupboard storing lathe extension/chucks etc etc (all up it is ~150kgs). My trailer has ramps and so I can simply wheel it up, well sometimes with a bit of help

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**smiife** · 7th July 2014, 07:54 PM

Hi guys,
Neils idea sounds like the way to go,,,,,,
but i think we need photos

Lathe, wheels, trailer etc

**Mobyturns** · 8th July 2014, 09:34 AM

Nice problem to have, isn't it? I had a recent post looking for ideas on a portable lathe stand as I am looking at a very similar issue to yours. Coming up with a balance of stability and portability is not easy. Some good ideas from WWF contributors (thank you)

Found these links which may assist you Jeff,

Nice VL150 & VL100 setups in Germany Drechselstube Neckarsteinach well down the page

Alan Lacer's article in American Woodworker #156 Oct/Nov 2011 on a VL100 stand - Ultimate Lathe Stand - The Woodworker's Shop - American Woodworker Ultimate Lathe Stand - The Woodworker's Shop - American Woodworker

I'm favoring making two - one similar to the top link for home use modeled upon the German VL150 idea and an adaption of the old Jet or Woodfast mini lathe stands.

Another link I found helpful is
Preview - Roll-Away Workshop - Fine Woodworking Article

**jefferson** · 8th July 2014, 10:01 AM

Thanks for that Geoff, it's given me a place to start. I'll post some pics when I get the stand made. I'm too old to be lifting it, so I need wheels and some way of sliding a frame into the back of the old Prado.

And apologies, I didn't say the VL100 is already sold.

**artme** · 8th July 2014, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by smiife

Hi guys,
Neils idea sounds like the way to go,,,,,,
but i think we need photos

Lathe, wheels, trailer etc

An absolute must is a photo of the motive power at work!!!

**Christos** · 9th July 2014, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Oldgreybeard

Maybe 30 minutes a day in the gym

....

Better to be 45 minutes a day in the gym.

**Oldgreybeard** · 9th July 2014, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Christos

Better to be 45 minutes a day in the gym.

Nah, he's only a young fellow, 30 minutes should be enough

Bob

**jefferson** · 9th July 2014, 10:39 PM

Too young I wish!

30 minutes in the gym is 30 minutes not playing with wood!

**Christos** · 10th July 2014, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by jefferson

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30 minutes in the gym is 30 minutes not playing with wood!

I am not sure where I picked this saying up from....Must have balance in life....and I think I might have misquoted it.

**Mobyturns** · 10th July 2014, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Christos

I am not sure where I picked this saying up from....Must have balance in life....and I think I might have misquoted it.

Ah so two lathes one on each end of the bench then?

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