added weight

[Glenn McCullough]

I recently got a new Grizzly lathe and as i was turning a bat, it was traveling on me. So I built this box/footrest, attached it to the frame that houses three of the four bags of concrete mix in it. I didnt want to drop a tool and have it puncture and see concrete mix all over the place. I bought four bags but only three fit in, anyone need a bag of concrete?
I know someone will comment, but it is only that clean because i cleared needed space to place the lathe and build the box.

 

[rjwolfe3]

I like your tool rack there in the corner. I am also jealous that you have such a nice lathe.

 

[tim self]

Clint, nice lathe but one question. Have you not used it yet or are you a sicko who has to clean up after each use?

 

[wdcav1952]

How much to ship the concrete mix to PA??

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Glenn McCullough]

The cement costs 3.29, the shipping is 22.45, in this case, you pay the shipping, the item is free. It would cost me more in gas to return it. When would you like it and how did you want to pay?

How much to ship the concrete mix to PA??

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Glenn McCullough]

I am a bit anal on keeping my shop clean, but never this clean. You should see the other side.

Clint, nice lathe but one question. Have you not used it yet or are you a sicko who has to clean up after each use?

 

[TellicoTurning]

I haven't weighted my Jet 1442 yet, but I have the stand of my 1014 weighted.. I did same thing.. a box of rocks on the base. Plan to do same for the 1442 when I get around to it.... I use gravel instead of the cement because I have it available and it weighs about the same in the same volume.

 

[JimB]

LOML bought me the same lathe about a month ago. I haven't gotten around to adding the weight yet but I will as I did have it attempt top walk once. I also have a light that look the same as yours.

Chuck - My understanding is that sand works better than rocks or gravel becuase the sand will absorb the vibration better as well as adding weight.

 

[AceMrFixIt]

Put the bag outside to get rained on, it will turn into a rock.......

 

[Manny]

I read an article somewhere about the dangers of turning adjacent to a wall like that. Some people have literally been knock unconscious when a piece of work was thrown and bounced off the wall ricochet style back at them.
One recommendation is to put of some absorption type material like foam that will significantly reduce the velocity of the flying object.
FYI
Manny

 

[Fred]

I might suggest you actually use the left over bag. Put in under the tall tool rack you have made and maybe that will add a little bit of stability for the times you yank one of your tools down and accidentially pull it over.

Otherwise, nice lathe and nice stabilization weight!

 

[TellicoTurning]

Chuck - My understanding is that sand works better than rocks or gravel becuase the sand will absorb the vibration better as well as adding weight.

Probably true, but I have a ton of gravel and no sand... It works on the 1014 because the stand is all wood and that absorbs a lot of vibration too... the 1442 has cast iron legs... when I get the box built, may have to buy a couple bags of sand.