We need a new mini lathe stand for Sally,s pen Business,
So I’ve over thought the problem, this is more possible a Physics question more any thing.
I’m wanting to build tapered side design,nothing new there, it’s well proven design, it will be build from 12 mm ply, an probably 85mm/30mm pine(90/35 machined down)
But, my question is I want to incorporate some dead weight because a heavy lathe is a lot nicer than a light weight lathe to turn on ?
It seems to me it would be better having the weight as close as possible to the lathe, (Probably dry sand it’s cheap).
So a sealed shelf right under the lathe.
Than having the weight at the base of the lathe??
I would prefer the weight at the top,that way the stand can be an open design which makes cleaning up a lot easier.
Any thoughts people??.
Technically drawings below :
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Cheers Matt.