Originally Posted by
Jim Carroll
What ever you use for the stand, have the front legs with a 5 degree angle and the back legs with a 15 degree angle.
With only 5 degrees at the front the legs wont stick out too far and become a tripping hazard and the 15 degrees at the back add better stability.
As it is only a midi lathe it does not need to be over the top in build which is why a lot of people use the gorilla stands for their lathe.
Height adjustable and easy to pack up.
Just make sure the lathe is aligned with the front of the stand so you are not leaning over too much.