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  1. 20th May 2012, 07:07 PM #1
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    Default stand for jet midi lathe?

    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) 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.
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    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.
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    I use a tool trolley - see photo. Check out Ebay, search for tool trolley
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    I built one here: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMad...MiniLathe.html

    Extremely solid and has lasted a happy 4 years so far ..



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    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?
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    Everyone at turnfests use those aluminum folding platform things. Seems to work really well. Since no enormous weights are usually tackled on mini lathes you don't need to over engeneer the stand. And they are only $80 or so. Less if you can find a sale or something.
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    "aluminum folding platform things"?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bassmansimon View Post
    "aluminum folding platform things"?
    I think that is the technical term for one of these:

    NEW STRONG ALUMINIUM WORK PLATFORM L120X W30 XH73CM

    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.
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by bassmansimon View Post
    "aluminum folding platform things"?
    I think TL means one of these.


    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.
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    Yes one of them. 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'.
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    I think TL means one of these.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bassmansimon View Post
    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.
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