I just bought a Nova 1624 lathe from Woodcraft in OKC and will be picking it up on the way to visit family next week. It's a present from my wife for finishing a 7-year remodeling project on our house. I have a some questions maybe y'all can answer:
First, I was planning to put it on a built-in bench I already have in the shop. It's a little too high, but I plan to build a platform to stand on so I'm not standing on concrete while using the lathe. The downside to using the bench may be that if I ever get the outrigger for larger bowls, the bench may get in the way (the bench extends across the entire wall). Which is better-putting it on the bench or using the legs?
Second, if I use the legs, I'm planning to bolt the lathe to the floor. I read in another post that doing this may not be enough to stabilize the lathe and that extra weight would be needed to reduce vibration. What experience have you had with this?
Third, have any of you found a good reason to buy the bed extension other than kitchen table legs?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
First, I was planning to put it on a built-in bench I already have in the shop. It's a little too high, but I plan to build a platform to stand on so I'm not standing on concrete while using the lathe. The downside to using the bench may be that if I ever get the outrigger for larger bowls, the bench may get in the way (the bench extends across the entire wall). Which is better-putting it on the bench or using the legs?
Second, if I use the legs, I'm planning to bolt the lathe to the floor. I read in another post that doing this may not be enough to stabilize the lathe and that extra weight would be needed to reduce vibration. What experience have you had with this?
Third, have any of you found a good reason to buy the bed extension other than kitchen table legs?
Thanks in advance for your responses.