And a gap bed configuration would be another alternative.? This would allow swinging (not necessarily machining to the outside diameter) of a larger disc like piece.? Usually something like a disc where you are machining a smaller feature like a shoulder or boring a hole.

It could be a removable gap piece (cheapest way) or a sliding bed to create the gap or close it.

Charles E. "Chuck" Kinzer

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 01:26:56 PM PST, Miket_NYC <mctaglieri@...> wrote:

I wish someone would make "raising blocks" for the 7x minilathe the way South Bend did to make the "Large Swing" model in this article?

I realize that a bigger lathe is bigger in all dimensions and capabilities, but center height is the main area home hobbyists sometimes wish we had more of.? And owners of bigger lathes do too. Logan made this remarkable gadget to get more center height on their 11" lathe without disturbing the headstock.

As you can see, this fastened on the bed as needed moved the spindle up and to the rear, and slowed it down, connecting on the left side to the original spindle. It's a pity someone doesn't make something like this for the 7x lathe. (Any chance you're reading this,? LMS?)

Mike Taglieri?