Lathe on bench setup

[PoBoy84]

I should probably figure out something for that before I finalize the mounting points.
I have a full sheet baking tray that might fit and should catch any drips.

I just do this for my small lathe. I got a bucket underneath. Quick n dirty.

 

[WaterH]

I just do this for my small lathe. I got a bucket underneath. Quick n dirty.

Why wood? If your not using coolant, why have it?

 

[PoBoy84]

Why wood? If your not using coolant, why have it?

This is a bench top with only motor mounts. Nothing else to set it on. The hole is just to sweep chips in BECAUSE of the wood since it can't fall through the bed. On this little one, I'm never far from the chuck. Bigger lathe has legs. This one is mainly for bushings, and didn't warrant a fancy fabbed stand. It has no space beneath like his does.