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30th Dec 2020, 08:39 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Simple Lathe feet
My lathe has felt a bit short since I put the new concrete in the old part of the workshop. It raised the old floor level by about 50mm.
Turned up some feet/raisers from some old hydraulic rod.
I was concerned they might wander in the concrete so cut a recess in the base and made some rubber pads out of insertion rubber. They protrude about 1mm from the steel.
Made a big wad punch out of a bit of pipe and used the press to do the work of cutting them.
And installed.
Steve
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31st Dec 2020, 06:31 AM #2
Careful Steve, you’re going to wear that nice new press out if you keep using it
Seriously though, nicely done !Best Regards:
Baron J.
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31st Dec 2020, 10:50 AM #3Most Valued Member
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Thanks John.
If I wear the press out any time soon I'll be having a serious discussion with the manufacturer......
Steve
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31st Dec 2020, 08:33 PM #4Most Valued Member
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Watch out that you don't loose the serious discussion!!!
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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