lathe secure

[T.allan]

Hi everybody. I would like any opinions on how I should secure my lathe to a bench. It's a CLARKE CWL6B

 

[Bodrighy]

Coach bolts. What is more important is how stable is the bench?

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Welcome to the forum T.allen.

As Pete says Coach bolts are ideal, but for that size of machine any 8mm bolts or machine screws of suitable length would be fine, best if you use some washers under the bolt heads to spread the area of contact on those relatively thin flanges and some 'penny' and spring washers under the nuts on the bottom side of the bench.

 

[Woodmagnet]

Welcome aboard mate, glad to see you made it over here

 

[Gordon T]

Welcome to the forum, and happy turning

GT

 

[Paul.J]

Hello and welcome

 

[gaz8521]

hi and welcome

 

[steve.b]

Hello , I am sure you will find this forum very usefull

steve

 

[PowerTool]

Hello and welcome

What's the bench made out of ? Mine's 19mm ply,and I just use Chas's advice of bolts and washers.Frame is made of 3" x 2",so it's pretty solid.

Andrew

 

[T.allan]

Thanks everybody for that welcome and thanks Kevin for reccommending the site. I am sure I'm going to have an enjoyable and informative time with you all so thanks again everybody

 

[T.allan]

I hav'nt actually decided on a bench but the information given by you all will be carried out to the letter and thanks

 

[YorkieT]

I hav'nt actually decided on a bench but the information given by you all will be carried out to the letter and thanks

Welcome to the forum

The info given above is spot on as you would expect :wink: I have bolted my Tyme Avon down to a good sturdy bench this week using coach bolts etc and it's rock solid

Enjoy your turning :wink:

YorkieT