Woodworking: Laminated Plywood Lathe Stand

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3 жыл бұрын

I didn't like my current lathe setup, with the lathe on a rolling bench. The bench took up a lot of room in the shop. The shavings collected under the lathe and around the motor and filled up the bench, and the lathe sat too high. I priced commercial cast iron lathe legs and was frightened by the price. I decided to build my own from two sheets of 3/4" birch plywood. I filled the screw holes with unnecessary walnut plugs, just because I could! Filmed on the iPhone X with the iPhone camera stand. Logo design by Brandon Kettle. Video music is Dusty Fingers" by DJ Williams and "Light Expanse" by Unicorn Heads.

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend. Good idea. You created a beautiful lathe using plywood. It became a solid stand. good job. congratulations. I wish you a healthy and happy new week. See you. Big greetings. Yours truly,

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend! It is very strong and solid. I am very pleased. Thanks for watching and commenting!

3 жыл бұрын

@@thetennesseetinkerer You're welcome. See you. greetings.

@ericmay7259 5 ай бұрын

Love your Lathe it’s Awesome!! and those Laminated Legs You Made Are Money!!! Great Job!!

@thetennesseetinkerer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Eric! That is so kind of you to say! Thanks for watching too!

@Lutzboater 3 жыл бұрын

Much better looking than any store bought legs. Nicely done.

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I think the same thing, but it's good to hear that someone else does too! Thanks again!

@grantfahlman1815 8 ай бұрын

Nice, functional design. I am considering putting something together for my new Coronet Herald lathe because I couldn't justify spending the amount of money they want for the cast legs (they should be embarrassed by those prices). You are absolutely correct about the pricing... and I suspect it could be even worse for those of us in Canada!

@thetennesseetinkerer 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Grant! My set is still holding up and is just as good as the day I built them. A lot of people ask if they are sturdy. Well I can assure you they are rock solid. I would not hesitate to build yourself a set. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

@roberthaslup9556 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it !!!

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I really appreciate the view and your taking time to comment!

@larrystone5749 3 жыл бұрын

Good video enjoyed it good to see you in the shop Be safe God Bless

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! Truth be told, I'm in the shop every weekend, and I am usually filming. I even have two more projects filmed. I've just been lazy about editing them and putting the videos out! I guess I need to become famous and hire a film crew to handle all the details. Kind words like yours mean so much and are what drive me to do more. Thanks again!

@larrystone5749 3 жыл бұрын

All of Gods children are special I have learned alot from your videos

@hotrodhog2170 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build man. I think the weakest link is where the rails screw to those blocks on the legs. I'd probably put a stretcher across the bottom as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. It is a very stable set up. With the lathe mounted to the top of the legs, the rail isn't as crucial as it would be if it was the only connecting point between the legs. I have no issues with lateral movement at all. I wanted to limit the horizontal surfaces below the lathe to avoid catching shavings. By not having a stretcher, that is one less thing to impede the shavings from making it all the way to the floor. I'm not against the idea if it ever is needed, but as of now, mine works perfectly without it. Thanks again for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

@stephenpalmer8839 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen!

@robertkoontz7865 Жыл бұрын

Good Job, I have some 2" x 12" I may be able to fashion a picnic table design. Thanks

@thetennesseetinkerer Жыл бұрын

Robert, that would probably work great. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!

@shawnh2870 2 жыл бұрын

Now you got your new lathe stand we want to see you do a project on it😁

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

Shawn, I filmed a pretty cool lathe project last week that you will see in the next couple months. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment!

@shawnh2870 2 жыл бұрын

@@thetennesseetinkerer couple of months? Why so long on the video

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple videos filmed ahead of it and plan on releasing those first. This is just a part time hobby for me, and with work and other commitments, it takes me a while to edit, voiceover, and publish a video. If you haven't seen them yet, I do have a couple of turning videos on the channel. Last September I released a Checkered Bowl video, and last December a Walnut Shift Knob. Those were turned on this lathe, just not while it was mounted on these lathe legs. Thanks again.

@shawnh2870 2 жыл бұрын

@@thetennesseetinkerer ya thats cool. I'll go check out your other videos in the mean time. Keep up the good work

@markreinert5415 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build friend! I've been struggling with other plans that are unnecessarily complicated or fundamentally flawed and found yours in that "Aha" moment! Love the simplicity. Anything you would change or edit now that you've had the benefit of using it for a year plus?

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for the view and the kind words! I can't think of anything about it I would change. I get a lot of people questioning if it is sturdy enough, or if it wants to rack. It is rock solid. The fact that the lathe bed is bolted down to it in six places ensures that. I could not be happier with it. Thanks again. I really appreciate it.

@JTLEE-zd2ig 3 жыл бұрын

Sure enjoyed watching your work; and as my 1st lathe should be arriving soon, this stand project caught my eye. Would like to make more contact for conversation - what would be the best way? {couldn't find a web site, etc.}

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 жыл бұрын

J.T., I have a website that will launch soon, but it is still under construction. It will be www.TheTennesseeTinkerer.com and should be up and going in the next couple weeks. The email should be working now though. That is mail@TheTennesseeTinkerer.com if you want to shoot me a message. I'd be happy to talk to you. Thanks for the view and the comment!

@str43bzr Жыл бұрын

Really good job. What is the width of the legs at the base & at the top? Reminds me of my Powermatic which I just sold. Building a stand for my Rikon midi lathe & your design won.

@thetennesseetinkerer Жыл бұрын

John, I just sent you an email with that info. Let me know if you don't get it. I've had a bit of email trouble. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@jackknows6509 Жыл бұрын

Really great build. How is it doing after 2 years? Did any of it loosen or rack after time? Any changes along the way? Thanks

@thetennesseetinkerer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! It’s as good as the day I built it. Still strong and sturdy. It has really been an awesome stand. No regrets. No changes so far other than adding a lamp with an adjustable arm to illuminate the work. I appreciate the watch and the kind words. Thanks again!

@simonflr 2 жыл бұрын

I love this, but I don't think I could get the legs as even as you did...

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you could do it. As long as the first "template" layer is cut like you want it, and you make your reference screw holes for alignment, the router does most of the rest of the work. Even if they aren't perfect, as long as they are even on the bottom and sit level, it will be very nice and usable. Thanks for the view and the comment!

@darren7650 Жыл бұрын

Bought a used Rikon mini lathe w/extension. Looking to build a nice stand and found yours inspiring. I have lots of old maple boards I think I'll use instead of plywood, but the shape of yours I like and will try and make mine the same. How tall is yours?

@thetennesseetinkerer Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Darren! Mine measures 32” tall by 24” wide at the bottom. Of course the height of yours will depend on your height and the height of your lathe. I’m 6’1” and I made mine at a comfortable working height for me. There are resources online that tell you how to determine the proper height, and I’d use those as a starting point, but ultimately it’s more about what is comfortable and safe to your situation. Good luck with the build and thanks again for watching and commenting. I appreciate it very much!

@mikebowline4812 2 жыл бұрын

Because of the continuous vibration from the lathe, are your lag screws staying securely tightened? Did you consider lock washers? I'm wondering about using lag bolts and making an access hole to tighten the nuts. This may be overkill - what do you think? Thank you!

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, thanks for commenting. That is a valid question, but it has not been an issue for me. There is very little vibration in my lathe unless it is at the very beginning of a turning project and the piece is not yet symmetrical. Otherwise, it runs smooth as a top. Likewise, I don't think lag screws will behave the same way a bolt might in a similar vibrating environment. The wood actually wedges on the lag as you drive it in (assuming your pilot hole is not too large), and keeps it snug. You could drill through and use a bolt or nut, or use a lock washer under the lag, but it has been my experience that this is not necessary. Thanks Mike for watching and asking this question. Good luck with your projects!

@mikebowline4812 2 жыл бұрын

Andy, what was the "along-the-floor" horizontal dimension of the "A" pieces. In other words, what is the depth front-to-back of your lathe stand?

@thetennesseetinkerer 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, sorry it took so long to get back to you. Each "A" measures 24" wide by 32" tall by 5" thick. It makes for a very sturdy stand. Thanks for the view and the question!

@johnherring597 3 ай бұрын

@@thetennesseetinkererI found this today and recently acquired what looks to be a very similar delta lathe. Also with the extension. I'm going to make this tomorrow, it looks perfect. Thanks for providing the dimensions for the "A" - but do you mind if I ask about how tall you are? I'm 6'2" and wondering if I should make it a different height. Thanks again, perfect looking stand!

@thetennesseetinkerer 3 ай бұрын

John, I’m 6’1” so very close to your height. I did a search online to see how to gauge the proper height, but I can’t remember what the formula is. Mine should be about what you need though. Thanks for the comment.

@howardjungkind3709 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend using MDF for a few of the layers rather than everything being plywood. I have to buy all the wood and MDF Is less expensive.

@thetennesseetinkerer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Howard! You could use MDF on a few layers if you want. It is less expensive, and has the added benefit of being denser and heavier, giving good weight to the base. However MDF does not hold screws well. You would want to make sure your screws spanned the MDF layer and anchored solidly in the plywood layers. Good luck with your project and thanks again!