Re: Case / base for newly acquired PC/basic
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:/ Meh i would not use plywood but bolt it to a trolley or perhaps if you really want to lift it add yet more weight and use a steel frame but you don't want to add twist to the frame and then to the bed of your lathe so you have to be cautious on your approach. Even larger lathes can twist :/ So a steel plate perhaps with handles welded to that or perhaps bolted on might do the trick.
On Sunday, 19 March 2023 at 16:46:19 GMT, powster@... <powster@...> wrote:
Greetings everyone, I'm new to lathes and after a few months of yearning, I finally came across a PC/Basic in great condition.
I don't have much work space and thus need a semi mobile setup (I.e. Lathe will be stored away when not in use)
Are there any good strategies / ideas for building base for the PC basic model?
Some notes:
1. With the vertical attachment it's abt 15-20kgs
2. I'd like to build a couple of handles on the left and right side of the base for easy lifting?
Would plywood suffice? My main worry is lifting the entire base + machine by its handles (to be built on left / right side) would not be strong enough.
Thanks in advance!?
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