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MDWine · 05-02-2018, 08:44 AM

I'm looking for ideas.

The lathe is a JET 1236.
(see pic here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/JET-12-i...8352/204024413)

My idea is to use 2 4x4's on each end to support the legs. I'd then use 1 or 2 2x4's between as (a) stretcher(s) to keep things from shifting.

I've seen another idea of building a platform for the lathe to stand on, but I don't like the idea of having that "step" in front of me. It would prevent me from getting close.

I did a bit of poking around to prevent a 'frivolous" post, but it seems there is little discussion about how to accomplish the task.

Ideas? Pictures? Comments?

05-02-2018, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
MDWine Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manassas Park, Virginia, USA. Posts: 2,335 Photos: 9	How would you elevate your lathe I'm looking for ideas. The lathe is a JET 1236. (see pic here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/JET-12-i...8352/204024413) My idea is to use 2 4x4's on each end to support the legs. I'd then use 1 or 2 2x4's between as (a) stretcher(s) to keep things from shifting. I've seen another idea of building a platform for the lathe to stand on, but I don't like the idea of having that "step" in front of me. It would prevent me from getting close. I did a bit of poking around to prevent a 'frivolous" post, but it seems there is little discussion about how to accomplish the task. Ideas? Pictures? Comments? __________________ Michael Manassas Park, Va. 20111