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Lathe mobility

Steve Nix

Steve Nix

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For Those of you that have to move your full size lathes around in your shop , mobile kit or caster, etc. thanks.
 
The ONEWAY wheel set is about the easiest to put on and off and the pneumatic tires roll over most surfaces.

Around the shop I move a general 260 using a hydraulic table.

Our club lathe lives on a trailor it has a boat trailer jack on one end and 2x4 with two casters on th other end.
The 2x4 is on hinges.
 
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This is what I’m looking for, Craft Supply says it no longer available. Hope to find one laying around someones shop no longer in use. A long shot I know.
 

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Our club got one from Craft Supplies when they had it but there was some dispute and they dropped it but after about six months it seem like someone else picked it up . I just do not know who it was.

Just found that was Packard but not listed there anymore
 
Steve Nix said:
For Those of you that have to move your full size lathes around in your shop , mobile kit or caster, etc. thanks.
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Steve;

I have a Nova DVR and a Robust Scout. Since I do my turning in my condo garage; everything is on casters. I like the casters that lock the swivel as well as the wheels. I purchased mine at Woodcraft. Casters add about three inches to the height of your lathe so depending on how tall you are; you may need a platform to stand on.

Tom Hipsak
Racine, WI
 
I also put castors (along with additional riser blocks) under my PM3520. The castors I purchased 15+yrs ago have a rubber foot that can be adjusted down to stop movement, but frankly I leave the wheels down 90% of the time as the lathe is very stable for almost any turning I’ve done recently (up to ~12” bowls, 20” platters, etc)FB680BCC-CCE4-41A3-AA46-ADC8ECFD9D67.jpeg
 
I’m looking for some really detailed pics, or plans for a home built “lift lock & roll” for my two large lathes. I have the tools to cut the metal and a welder to put it together. Anyone know where to point me for such plans/pics?
 
Steve Nix said:
This is what I’m looking for, Craft Supply says it no longer available. Hope to find one laying around someones shop no longer in use. A long shot I know.
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This is what I have on my PM3520C. It’s a little fussy to find the “sweet spot” where it engages to elevate the leg and hold it there, and the lathe is very heavy so stepping on the handle is necessary (that’s a little awkward). Also, the feet have to be left somewhat proud of the casting and this thing interferes with adjustment of the feet. It can work to move the lathe but it’s a bit of a pain. I wouldn’t order it again.
 
I made my own lift lock and roll for my Laguna 15/24. I studied the pictures of it and made it, I like the fact the lathe sits on its feet when in use. I used 5" swivel casters on all 4 corners because that's what I had laying around. The hard part is getting the lift plate that attaches to the cross rod correct, It took me two tries to get it right. I don't know how to post pictures or I would. It works very well, but as Hockenbery said pneumatic tires would roll easier.
 
I'm going to try and post my first picture. Mark : thanks for the tip on picture posting. Roger: here is a pretty good picture. Hope this helps. I made it from steel I had laying around and the 5" casters are from my old lathe.
 

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Tom Hipsak said:
Steve;

I have a Nova DVR and a Robust Scout. Since I do my turning in my condo garage; everything is on casters. I like the casters that lock the swivel as well as the wheels. I purchased mine at Woodcraft. Casters add about three inches to the height of your lathe so depending on how tall you are; you may need a platform to stand on.

Tom Hipsak
Racine, WI
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Hi Tom.Im in Racine,and learned to turn at the senior center in Kenosha.Also wood carve at River bend.I do segmented bowls mostly.Been turning about 3 yrs.
 
Steve Nix said:
For Those of you that have to move your full size lathes around in your shop , mobile kit or caster, etc. thanks.
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I have a Powermatic 3520C and use a hydraulic lift table rated for 1,000 pounds that I bought at Northern tool. Works great but my lathe is only one of the many things this old bald retired guy moves with it. Very handy if you have the room to store it.
 
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I'm going to try and post my first picture. Mark : thanks for the tip on picture posting. Roger: here is a pretty good picture. Hope this helps. I made it from steel I had laying around and the 5" casters are from my old lathe.
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Hello Vincent, I am in the process of building one of those , basically copying from a picture /video. I am a little bit stucked with the distances between the bolt that holds the caster and the bolt that holds the cam (square) and also what ofset should work on the square ( is it 2x2?) any tips will help....1770852376255.png
 
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Hello Vincent, I am in the process of building one of those , basically copying from a picture /video. I am a little bit stucked with the distances between the bolt that holds the caster and the bolt that holds the cam (square) and also what ofset should work on the square ( is it 2x2?) any tips will help....View attachment 85143
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Manny,
If I remember correctly the cam part was 2" x 2" and where you drill the hole for the rod to go through depends on how much lift you want. The more lift the harder it is to turn the handle. I sold that lathe so I'll look tomorrow to see if I still have the drawing of it. Also if you look at my picture I used plate casters not a stud caster so that the stud wouldn't interfere with the cam. If you notice on the picture above everything is just tacked together. It took a couple tries on the cam to get it right.
 
Vincent Vogel said:
Manny,
If I remember correctly the cam part was 2" x 2" and where you drill the hole for the rod to go through depends on how much lift you want. The more lift the harder it is to turn the handle. I sold that lathe so I'll look tomorrow to see if I still have the drawing of it. Also if you look at my picture I used plate casters not a stud caster so that the stud wouldn't interfere with the cam. If you notice on the picture above everything is just tacked together. It took a couple tries on the cam to get it right.
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Thank you so much, please let me know if you find anything that can help
 
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