new lathe,should i bolt it to the floor?

[Vic Perrin]

Sound like a plan.anyidea of the nearest wood supplier to lichfield?

Hi Onslow, I have got a few rounds of dry oak that you can have for free to get some practice in

Cheers

Vic

 

[CHJ]

The prime thing with trying to turn anything on the large size is to get it as balanced as possible before switching on the lathe then lathe vibration is reduced to a minimum.

As your lathe is fitted with bearings and components nearer the budget end of the spectrum this is even more relevant.

This old thread will give an indication of what can be tackled with care. on a similar maybe even lower cost version of the lathe.

 

[onzlow]

Great stuff vic.many thanks ill see u at the meeting 2 new guys going better than one.if you dont mind ill pm u my mobile and pop over the weekend

See what you mean about getting it ballenced first I dont want to bugger up the bearings.cheers for the info