Re: My new-to-me Craftsman 101.28910...
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On Aug 13, 2024, at 9:26 AM, Andrei via < calciu1@...> wrote:
No. The 21x42 plate is pretty heavy (88 pounds) and it is just resting on top of the box. I could drill a few holes and fasten it, but I never had any reason to do so.
I have a smaller lathe set up on top of a 29" Kennedy tool box (18x28) I used a 1/2" plate there. It was such overkill, so I went to 3/8" for the bigger box. The 1/2" plate is 76 pounds.
Thanks…wondering..did you fasten the plate to the box?
On Aug 13, 2024, at 9:13 AM, Andrei via < calciu1@...> wrote:
I have one of my lathes on top of a US General 42-inch tool box from Harbor Freight. I added a top that is 3/8" steel plate that covers the entire top of the lathe. The lathe is bolted to the steel plate and can be shimmed to avoid any twist.?
The 72-inch tool box is probably overkill and too wide. Measure your lathe and match it to the box as well as possible. A shorter box will be more rigid.?
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It would be a fun project to fabricate a stand, but I’ve been thinking a 72” tool chest would be a good choice. Mobile, nice and heavy, and great storage underneath..downside is more $$ and perhaps a challenge to reduce twist in lathe bed?
On Aug 13, 2024, at 8:27 AM, burgie via ??< burgie@...>
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Thanks for the nice comments!! The stainless-steel table is nice but not heavy enough and is just a temporary resting place until I can find of fabricate a heavier steel table. This kinda "fell in my lap" with no notice and it is very complete
with a lot of accessories so it's going to be a fun winter project!!
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