Yes, but the rods have _more_ ability to bend if the bed casting itself is not bolted down.
Mine is bolted onto a piece of steel tubing. I also filled the underside of the bed with epoxy, after putting wire thru the webs to "reinforce" it.
-Guy-
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I don't think the stiffness or weight of the bed is a big problem. A
major weakness of the DB/SL design is the 2 round drillrod 'ways' that
are only supported at the ends. Any more than light tool pressure
causes these rods to bend, giving a less deep cut than expected.
Jay Kosta
Endwell NY
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Hello all..I'm new to the group & have a question. Has anyone filled
in
the lathe bed with lead to add weight & mass ? If so, how did it
work-
out & was it worth doing ? "OJ"
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