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How do I choose a lathe size?
You can determine the size of your lathe by taking two measurements.
- Locate the hole in the center of the chuck.
- Measure the distance in inches from the center of the chuck to the nearest point on the bed.
- Measure the distance between both ends of the center of the chuck.
- Combine the measurements.
What is a good speed for a lathe?
If the lathe is a step pulley drive system, choose a setting around 750 RPM to 1100 RPM, staying lower around 750 RPM if you can. If the lathe has a variable speed control system, set it around 750 RPM until the work is turned round, then increase the speed, but I wouldn’t recommend going above 1100-1200 RPM.
What is the best height for a wood lathe?
As a general rule you’ll have the spindle at a comfortable height if you stand upright, bend your arm at the elbow, and have someone measure from your elbow to the floor. Make sure you measure the height from the floor to the lathe spindle.
What is the difference between spindle turning and face plate turning?
What is the difference between Spindle and Faceplate Woodturning? Spindle turning is where the wood is held between centres on the lathe. Faceplate turning is where the wood is held on a faceplate or in a chuck. Examples are bowls, platters, vases etc.
How tall should the center of a lathe be?
The basic rule is the lathe center height should be at your elbow. I’m 6′ 1″ and recently raised my Mini lathe to about elbow height. It was about 1.5 inches lower. It took a little getting used to the new height.
How tall should a workbench be for a lathe?
Stand at a workbench or kitchen counter and handle an imaginatry lathe. Have SWMBO stack up whatever is handy to your hand height. Make that height the height of the carriage hand wheel and the cross feed dial. Your lathe is pretty light. Temporarily set it up at that height or sawhorses and lumber blocking and see if it works for you.
How tall is the spindle on a lathe?
so lathe will be as high as possible with a safety factor for eye protection . worked out …that spindle centre height will be 39-43 inches ….with my eyes height at 65 inches so bench top height will be 27- 31 inches. is there something Ive overlooked ..
Can a lathe be used in a standing position?
Often tall stools are used so that the lathe can be used in a seated or standing position. If the lathe will be used in a standing position only, take the following measurements while wearing the type of shoes that you will be wearing while doing the turning.