I got a 10er a few years ago and painted and replaced anything basic that was missing. I have a Jet 1014 that I converted to VS and a HF95607 lathe for pens and such.
I plan on using the SS 10er lathe for longer spindle type pieces. I want to make a mallet first off. I made one on my 1014 but it wasn't as long as I wanted.
I would like to know if there is an easy/cheap way to raise the height of the unit so the lathe configuration is more a conventional height for a lathe? Also what height should I be aiming for?
Seven days without turning makes one weak.
1952 Shopsmith 10er(restored)with Speedchanger,1952 Craftsman 10" table saw,Jet 1014 lathe(VS),HF VS 95607 Lathe,Craftsman Drill Press,55 Gal. Tornado Dust Collection System,Shop Wide Overhead Vac piping,WC slow-speed grinder,Wolverine sharp. system,Grizzly GO580 14" Bandsaw,Rikon Disk/Belt sander,HF Pressure Pot, JB 7 CFM Vac pump,TurnTex Stabilizing Chamber. (My 16' X 20' shop is full to the gills)
timsturnings wrote:I would like to know if there is an easy/cheap way to raise the height of the unit so the lathe configuration is more a conventional height for a lathe? Also what height should I be aiming for?
First off, what is your 10ER base made of? I don't think ya want a "conventional height for a lathe". They are to high for most people. You want the tool rest at the height when your arm is bent 90°, the tool rest is elbow height.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop. .
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Bob
Most articles that I have seen recommend that the lathe center be at elbow height - with arm bent 90 degrees, your hand would be at spindle height. This height is comfortable for me. I need to build some risers for my MK5 to get it up there.
When I assembled mine, with the metal legs, I used a set of 2X4s, under the 2X8 bench top. Raised it about 1.75 inches. Let's try that again. 2X4s, on their sides, under the 2X8 long boards. A sideways (15 inch) piece of 2X4, under the headstock, and a piece of 2X8 under the tailstock. Those are all on the same level, with the 2X8 bench top attached to them. Makes the benchtop, about 2 inches higher.
When My baby brother and I built his, we ran 2, 15 inch sections of 4X4, just above the metal bench legs. (He's taller than I am.) We then ran the 2X8 bench top boards over them.
I wanted the lathe feature to be the primary, and the table saw, a minor, feature.
Thanks for the replies. I'll try to just put some 2X4s or 2X8s under the bases. I will make the lathe level with my elbow as suggested. I wasn't sure what height I should be looking for. Thanks again,
Tim.
Seven days without turning makes one weak.
1952 Shopsmith 10er(restored)with Speedchanger,1952 Craftsman 10" table saw,Jet 1014 lathe(VS),HF VS 95607 Lathe,Craftsman Drill Press,55 Gal. Tornado Dust Collection System,Shop Wide Overhead Vac piping,WC slow-speed grinder,Wolverine sharp. system,Grizzly GO580 14" Bandsaw,Rikon Disk/Belt sander,HF Pressure Pot, JB 7 CFM Vac pump,TurnTex Stabilizing Chamber. (My 16' X 20' shop is full to the gills)
Sounds like you already have a good plan, but another thought is to sit at a stool that puts you at the right height. My SS is a little short for me I always get a soar neck and back when standing at it for long periods of time. I like the mobility the casters give too, which looks like you don't have that problem.
