View Full Version : stand for jet midi lathe?
bassmansimon
20th May 2012, 07:07 PM
Does anyone use a Jet midi 1220? If so, what stand do you have? It's taking up too much of my bench space.
Jet sells one but it's a few hundred bucks, and doesn't have any adjustment for height. I would like it about 10-15cm higher than their standard stand.
I know carba tec has one for the woodfast mini (see image here (http://www.carbatec.com.au/images/hires/WM-305.jpg)) which is adjustable in height and width, so it should fit ok, but i'm not sure about the mounting points.
eventually interested in the bed extension, so a stand which could accommodate that would be helpful.
eisbaer
20th May 2012, 07:20 PM
I used a modular shelving system with a hard wooden top. The whole setup is bolted into the wall.
I'm thinking about replacing it with a home made wooden bench. Just so I have another separate shelving system again.
dai sensei
20th May 2012, 11:25 PM
I use a tool trolley - see photo. Check out Ebay, search for tool trolley
derekcohen
21st May 2012, 02:06 AM
I built one here: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/AStandformyJetMiniLathe.html
Extremely solid and has lasted a happy 4 years so far ..
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/AStandformyJetMiniLathe_html_m698e7c99.jpg
Regards from Perth
Derek
bassmansimon
21st May 2012, 07:14 AM
Looks great Derek.
Neil I had thought of one of those but was worried about excessive vibration given the thin metal sheeting. not a problem?
tea lady
21st May 2012, 09:25 AM
Everyone at turnfests use those aluminum folding platform things. Seems to work really well. :cool: Since no enormous weights are usually tackled on mini lathes you don't need to over engeneer the stand. :shrug: And they are only $80 or so. Less if you can find a sale or something.:U
bassmansimon
21st May 2012, 09:39 AM
"aluminum folding platform things"?
Big Shed
21st May 2012, 09:42 AM
"aluminum folding platform things"?
I think that is the technical term for one of these:
NEW STRONG ALUMINIUM WORK PLATFORM L120X W30 XH73CM (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-STRONG-ALUMINIUM-WORK-PLATFORM-L120X-W30-XH73CM-ANTI-SLIP-POLYPROPYLENE-FT-/310383047581?pt=AU_Building_Materials&hash=item484445739d)
There a few different models available on Ebay and Bunnings etc sell them as well.
They make good stands for an sliding cut off saw as well.
bassmansimon
21st May 2012, 09:43 AM
ah thank you. i guess with one of those there would be no need to bolt it down. i guess the midi lathes aren't intended for big work, so probably not an issue
BobL
21st May 2012, 09:45 AM
"aluminum folding platform things"?
I think TL means one of these.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209176&stc=1&d=1337553832
I keep one in my van and use it to stand on when I want to tie down loads for the roof rack on the van. I also use it as a portable workbench when I go timber milling.
Plus it is very useful for painting.
It's not as long as the ebay one but it only cost $59 at bunnings.
tea lady
21st May 2012, 09:49 AM
Yes one of them.:p People bolt lots of things to it too. A screen to (supposedly ) stop shavings attacking passers by. Bolt down the lathe if you feel so inclined. Another one for the grinder and "Stuff'.
I think TL means one of these.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=209176&stc=1&d=1337553832
dai sensei
21st May 2012, 09:35 PM
Neil I had thought of one of those but was worried about excessive vibration given the thin metal sheeting. not a problem?
I have a timber plate under mine to help, but basically I don't turn huge stuff, so not a problem. The advantage is being able to move it about easily, already set up, just use ramps to get it in/out of trailer.