Lathe Table Height

[scotti158]

What is a good rule of thumb for the height of the lathe spindle to the floor. I'm thinking my lathe table is a little high but before I go to the hassle of lowering it I want to know what the "ideal" height is. I'm about 5'9".

 

[titan2]

From what I've heard everyone is different.......spindle should be at the same level as your elbow. Some may like it a little taller and others a little lower. But, that's the rule of thumb!


Barney

 

[jkeithrussell]

Your tools should hit the center of the work piece with your elbow at a 90 degree angle. If you are pointing up with the tool, the lathe is too high. If you are pointing down, it's too low.