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Ever since I've had my lathe, it's been sitting on top of my toolbox and making an absolute mess of the surrounding area and floor. So, I finally did something about it.
I picked up a 2 shelf, 1 drawer rolling cart off eBay for $100 shipped. I started by welding up a perimeter base using .500" square tubing. I welded on tabs and riveted it to the top of the cart.
I then welded on some 2x3" retangle tubing for a base for the lathe. I chose 3" mosty because I wanted to elevate the lathe to a better working height.
Next, I welded some angle stock together to make for a sturdy mount for the lathe. I used the rubber feet that came with the lathe and I used them as isolators between the lathe and mount so that it would be less prone to transfer vibration.
I then welded the angle stock to the 2x3 retangle. After that, I framed up a wall around the lathe using more .500" square tubing. I also removed the lower panel and the back panel from the lathe itself. They were there to catch chips, but the problem was that they were so close that it kept the chips too close to the cutter and the chuck and they would constantly get tangled up during operation.
Finally, I cut some panels using .070" plastic sheet and I riveted them on. They're perfetly placed to catch 99% of the chips and there's plently of space all around the lathe to hold chips between uses and clean ups. Mission accomplished.
And the drawer is the perfect place for my lathe accessories.
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. The only modification I'm considering is some sort of folding shelf attached to the side. I need something to set my beer and dial calipers on.
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I picked up a 2 shelf, 1 drawer rolling cart off eBay for $100 shipped. I started by welding up a perimeter base using .500" square tubing. I welded on tabs and riveted it to the top of the cart.
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I then welded on some 2x3" retangle tubing for a base for the lathe. I chose 3" mosty because I wanted to elevate the lathe to a better working height.
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Next, I welded some angle stock together to make for a sturdy mount for the lathe. I used the rubber feet that came with the lathe and I used them as isolators between the lathe and mount so that it would be less prone to transfer vibration.
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I then welded the angle stock to the 2x3 retangle. After that, I framed up a wall around the lathe using more .500" square tubing. I also removed the lower panel and the back panel from the lathe itself. They were there to catch chips, but the problem was that they were so close that it kept the chips too close to the cutter and the chuck and they would constantly get tangled up during operation.
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Finally, I cut some panels using .070" plastic sheet and I riveted them on. They're perfetly placed to catch 99% of the chips and there's plently of space all around the lathe to hold chips between uses and clean ups. Mission accomplished.
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And the drawer is the perfect place for my lathe accessories.
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I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. The only modification I'm considering is some sort of folding shelf attached to the side. I need something to set my beer and dial calipers on.
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