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15th August 2008, 02:50 PM #1
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Looking for help !!... from MC900 owners
Looking for help from MC900 owners!
I wanting to know the height of the lathe stand from the floor to the top of the stand and from the floor to the top of lathe bed.
I'm looking to build a bench for a Hafco WL-18 for a yet to be purchased lathe for a relly.
Any assistance would be appreciated.Russell (aka Mulgabill)
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15th August 2008, 03:22 PM #2
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usual height is centre of lathe ,to be at elbow height ,but you will open a floodgate of different ideas.bob
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15th August 2008, 03:36 PM #3
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Exactly Bob!
Originally Posted by robyn2839
If I can get these measurements I will know the standard height for this type of lathe. In retrospect the centre height would also be handy!Russell (aka Mulgabill)
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15th August 2008, 07:12 PM #4
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My MC900 stand is 800mm high, from the bottom of the lathe (or top of the stand) it is 250 mm to the centre of the head spindle, so from floor to centre of head spindle is 1050mm.
This height suits me, but if you are taller than say 5'7" or so I would a bit o those measurements.
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15th August 2008, 07:46 PM #5
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Thanks Big Shed
As those measurements are suitable for a 5'7" Bendigonian turner, they will do me fine. So it's off to Bunnies for some material.
Sometimes you take on these jobs without much thought
, but then again its family!
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16th August 2008, 07:17 AM #6
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Don't for get to allow for a floor mat mines 25mm or so thick ( and yes after 3 hours on the lathe ) it makes a big difference . ON my back .
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16th August 2008, 02:12 PM #7
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Sound advice Rodent. I've taken it on board
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