This is speculation from what I remember about restaurant tables,
but I would want to take a look at rigidity. The sheet metal top is
not that thick and it lays over some sub-structure. Those tables can
hold a lot of weight, but are they designed to resist twisting? It
seems to me that cutting forces could induce some bed twist that
would be transferred to the table that the table could not resist.
My expectation would be an increased risk of chatter.
The table could be strengthened from underneath in the event it
becomes an issue.
On 8/9/2024 11:04 AM, Payson via
groups.io wrote:
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Wow, what a beautiful, clean looking lathe and shop area you
have. You need to get it a little dirty looking, little chips,
dust, not really. I’m very jealous.
What a super idea to use a stainless steel, commercial table
like that to put a machine on. I hope you make a lot of chips
and have a good experience with your new machine.
Payson
