SteveG
Member
Recently, in the process of selecting/purchasing a new lathe, I was in a discussion with my brother, who does a lot of bowl turning. He is well aware of my issues, which include persistent back pain, and my lack of balance (I am unable to stand in one place without holding on to something). He told me of a video he had seen that featured a specialized bench for turning. This is the video:
Until now, I have been using an adjustable height stool, with wheels. I have had my lathe on a low bench. That has worked very well for pen turning for years. But I am about to shift my focus to turning bowls, platters and hollow vessels. (NO worries, still doing pens too!
) This other type of turning demands much more mobility at the lathe, putting my whole body into the process. After viewing and studying this bench video, I am preparing to build a specialty bench, and a standard height lathe stand for my new Powermatic 2014 Lathe. The lathe should be on a truck somewhere, heading my way. I expect to post a review of the lathe some time soon. So far, all I have seen are the available sales and website photos. Fun awaits!
I believe anyone who experiences difficulty standing at the lathe could benefit greatly from using some adaptation of the bench presented by Ernie Conover in the above mentioned video. I hope to post a review of my own efforts at building and using my turner's bench, once it is a reality.
Until now, I have been using an adjustable height stool, with wheels. I have had my lathe on a low bench. That has worked very well for pen turning for years. But I am about to shift my focus to turning bowls, platters and hollow vessels. (NO worries, still doing pens too!
) This other type of turning demands much more mobility at the lathe, putting my whole body into the process. After viewing and studying this bench video, I am preparing to build a specialty bench, and a standard height lathe stand for my new Powermatic 2014 Lathe. The lathe should be on a truck somewhere, heading my way. I expect to post a review of the lathe some time soon. So far, all I have seen are the available sales and website photos. Fun awaits!I believe anyone who experiences difficulty standing at the lathe could benefit greatly from using some adaptation of the bench presented by Ernie Conover in the above mentioned video. I hope to post a review of my own efforts at building and using my turner's bench, once it is a reality.
