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Thanks bunches. I do not know why I did not think of the "superimposed" method. I always try to do that vs. measurements. Now, to get out in the shop and try to get something going.

Everyone have a great weekend,
Rob

Hey all, I am trying to make some jigs for my SS in the lathe configuration. I want the jigs to attache to the tubes. Some of the jigs will attach to the upper set, and some to the lower set. I have tried to make blocks to grab the tubes before, but I can never get the distance between the tubes cor...

Hey all,

Has anyone here extended the bed for the lathe do is is able to do a little longer work. I need to extend about 12-16" so I can turn 48" chair legs.

Any good ideas on how to extend the bed? Pictures would help also if you have done something yourself.

Thanks in advance,
Rob Hix

Hey all,

I am building an updated LONG tool rest for my shopsmith lathe. I need to know the distance between centers of the upper tubes and the lower tubes. Anyone able to help out here?

Thanks in advance,
Rob Hix