ffloyd
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I became a proud owner of a LMS 4200 (7x12) metal lathe. All the flat surfaces in my shop are full of other things, so I want to build a cabinet to place this little beauty on. With all the bits and pieces that will accumulate with this new endeavor, I want to have a cabinet with drawers below the work surface. Before I get too deep in building, I would like to ask a few questions to the group:
1. With a wood lathe, the spindle should be at elbow height. Is this true for metal lathes? What is the ideal height?
2. What makes a good top surface. Should I allow extra space around the lathe? What would be a good top dimension?
1. With a wood lathe, the spindle should be at elbow height. Is this true for metal lathes? What is the ideal height?
2. What makes a good top surface. Should I allow extra space around the lathe? What would be a good top dimension?