Legs for my benchtop lathe

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Bought this lathe a few months back.  South Bend Mod 10K.  Really clean and practically no wear.Love the lathe but the lumber/plywood bench sucks.Had to do something...can't have crappy looking stuff in my garage...what would the neighbors say!Sketched up a set of legs and cross-braces in SolidWorks.Decided to build this inside the existing bench so I didn't have to take the lathe apart.(hold comments...this will take three posts.)Pic 1:  Here's the lathe with the lumber stand it came with...ugly.Pic 2:  All the legs and braces welded up..3x3x.125 and 1x1x.125 CS.Pic 3:  Weld close-up...MM211, .030 ER70S-6, auto-set for 1/8", C25 @ 15 cfh. Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
Reply:Pic 4:  Another weld close-up.Pic 5:  Leveling legs from McMaster-Carr, 5/8-11 thread, about $4.50 each.,,love 'em.Pic 6:  Test fit....lookin good so far.  Fit right inside the existing structure. Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
Reply:Pic 7:  Legs/braces back from the powder coater...$150 to blast and coat...did I pay too much?Pic 8:  All put together and bolted up tight.So that's it.  Thanks for looking.  Now what to do with that large space under the lathe...Hmmmmmmm. (stay tuned). Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
Reply:Yes looks much better now.    VernonHomemade Belt Sander "LINK"http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/y...Belt%20Sander/
Reply:BTD,Nice.How about a snapshot of that welder cart I see on the right of pics #1 and #8.
Reply:I'm betting it's a MM 211 on that cart.Nice legs for the lathe.  Nice & clean lathe too.  Don't ya just love tools that are in pristine condition?MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:JoeDirt,Here's the cart....http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=38570I've posted some other threads showing the cable hangers and handles if your interested.  Search posts by BTD and you'll see 'em.Mark,211 it is.  I can't say enough good things about that machine.  I'm a novice welder and wouldn't attempt any mission-critical stuff (automotive suspension, trailer hitches, etc) but for the occasional cart/bench/bracket it's perfect...makes me look almost good (almost).Miller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
Reply:Originally Posted by BTDJoeDirt,Here's the cart....http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=38570I've posted some other threads showing the cable hangers and handles if your interested.  Search posts by BTD and you'll see 'em.
Reply:I think your cart is one of the best on here. Nothing flashy, just pure 'oh fook yeah!' Nice legs! I think the plywood surround needs a couple coats of Miller blue! 200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Originally Posted by bert the welderI think your cart is one of the best on here. Nothing flashy, just pure 'oh fook yeah!' Nice legs! I think the plywood surround needs a couple coats of Miller blue!