lathe stand

[Tugman]

I have recently acquired a Tyme Avon wood Lathe that is in good condition but currently in its component parts awaiting a stand to mount it upon. I am 6 foot tall and of normal build and would like to know what is or how to obtain the correct working high above the floor for the spindle center or tool rest.

When ready to use and I want to start on turning an uneven piece of tree wood, how long would the chisel handle need to be?

What is the ideal gap between the work and the chisel rest for safe working?

At what angle should the chisel be held in relation to the work.

Any advice would be helpful.

 

[CHJ]

Get yourself a copy of the Keith Rowley Book:-

Woodturning: A Foundation Course (Woodturning)


In the mean time the general consensus is that the spindle centre height should be at Elbow level.

Personally I prefer it to be 80-100mm higher so that I can stand more upright.


And a read of the Health and Safety & information Notes at the top of the Turning section forum could prove useful.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

http://www.waterstonesmarketplace.com/W ... matches=34

Here's a used one.

 

[beganasatree]

+1 for the book.

Peter.