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Re: Case / base for newly acquired PC/basic

 

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Hello Powster:

I've built several lathe bases and the heavier the better. My first base was a whole cabinet, four drawers for parts, 3/4" steel slap with tapped holes and a cover, all made from 3/4" plywood.

I've since returned the cover to stock, but the rest is fine.

The second base is more like a sewing machine cabinet. The machine can fold down inside when not in use. 3/4" steel again.

The last is just a nice piece of plywood and doesn't have a milling column. Sorry, no photo.

While the steel bases are nice since you can use magnetic holders on it, a marble counter top cut out would be nice and flat.

The mass really make the machine run nicer.

Good luck. Carl.

On 3/18/2023 9:06 PM, 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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