Mid size mobile stand/cart

[David Friedman]

I am looking at the Nova Neptune lathe 18” between centers 15” maximum turning capacity (138lbs.) and would like to have a mobile cart/stand with locking casters. I see there is a Neptune Max 28” between centers with metal legs that could be mounted on heavy plywood and casters. Appreciate any advice/experience/pictures with using a DIY mobile cart or simply use metal legs with casters? I am only interested in turning small bowls, lidded boxes, lighthouses, inside/out picture frames no large pieces.
Thank you.
David

 

[Mike Novak]

I plan to make one like this when I get to it. Used one at a class and I really liked it

 

[Doug Freeman]

If you make a stand, leave room underneath for your feet/toes to fit. You don’t want the stand to prevent getting your body and feet into the best position for a cut.

 

[David Friedman]

Thank you for that advice.

 

[David Friedman]

I plan to make one like this when I get to it. Used one at a class and I really liked it

Thank you!

 

[robo hippy]

Half inch plywood frame with 1/4 inch back will be plenty strong enough, and you can build drawers to fit. The metal wire type racks also are not bad and are fairly sturdy. Kind of depends on your cabinet making abilities, and time requirements.

robo hippy

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Here is one I did for a Delta Midi many years ago.

 

[Earl Recker]

You could always buy the $100 one from Hobo Freight and add shelves and drawers. It wouldn't be half as nice as the one that Gerald made.

 

[robo hippy]

Hmm, I was just thinking that maybe a smaller bathroom vanity/sink cabinet would work. Especially if it has drawers on one side. Most of them go up on about a 4 inch base, and that would leave room for wheels.

robo hippy

 

[Joe Penn]

I made this one and mounted my PM2014 on it. I didn't make it mobile because I didn't want it to be mobile. It would be easy enough to do. I drilled holes in the overhanging portion of the plywood and that's where I keep my tool rests, drill chuck and similar things. I have storage bins on the shelf that hold a variety of stuff. The brackets are very heavy and add some weight to the table which is 4x4 posts, 2x4 shelf supports and 3\4" plywood.

 

[Mike Novak]

I misread your original post. I read “tool stand”, but you wanted “lathe stand”

If I were building one now, this is what I would make. You can find free plans here.

Ultimate Lathe Stand | Popular Woodworking

A good lathe stand is just as important as a good lathe. Build a professional-quality lathe stand that’s stable, strong and heavy.

www.popularwoodworking.com

 

[David Friedman]

Half inch plywood frame with 1/4 inch back will be plenty strong enough, and you can build drawers to fit. The metal wire type racks also are not bad and are fairly sturdy. Kind of depends on your cabinet making abilities, and time requirements.

robo hippy

Thank you all for the help and support!

 

[David Friedman]

I misread your original post. I read “tool stand”, but you wanted “lathe stand”

If I were building one now, this is what I would make. You can find free plans here.

Ultimate Lathe Stand | Popular Woodworking

A good lathe stand is just as important as a good lathe. Build a professional-quality lathe stand that’s stable, strong and heavy.

www.popularwoodworking.com

 

[Mike Shannon]

This guy makes a good looking, basic lathe stand.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEtrw_J3azw

So far, my Neptune is sitting on a heavy homemade work bench but I'll eventually build or buy a stand.

 

[David Friedman]

I misread your original post. I read “tool stand”, but you wanted “lathe stand”

If I were building one now, this is what I would make. You can find free plans here.

Ultimate Lathe Stand | Popular Woodworking

A good lathe stand is just as important as a good lathe. Build a professional-quality lathe stand that’s stable, strong and heavy.

www.popularwoodworking.com

Thank you!

This guy makes a good looking, basic lathe stand.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEtrw_J3azw

So far, my Neptune is sitting on a heavy homemade work bench but I'll eventually build or buy a stand.

This guy makes a good looking, basic lathe stand.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEtrw_J3azw

So far, my Neptune is sitting on a heavy homemade work bench but I'll eventually build or buy a stand.

Did you buy the short bed 18” between centers? I have been trying to find a vender who has one in stock, Rockler said they will have them in late August.
Thank you looking forward to building stand and using the Neptune.

 

[Mark Jundanian]

If you don't want to build your own, something like this might work:

Husky 46 in. W x 24 in. D Steel Adjustable Height Solid Wood Top Workbench Table in Black HOLT46XDB12 - The Home Depot

Elevate your work experience with the Husky 46 in. Adjustable-Height Work Table. This multi-functional work station features a manual crank that can raise and lower the work surface height. The 1.2 in.

www.homedepot.com

Might have enough room to mount your grinder, too, and it's height adjustable. Also there are optional drawers.

 

[Mike Shannon]

Thank you!


Did you buy the short bed 18” between centers? I have been trying to find a vender who has one in stock, Rockler said they will have them in late August.
Thank you looking forward to building stand and using the Neptune.

Yes, I bought the 18" on the original beta offering. I received it last October. I like it but it's my first lathe.

 

[David Friedman]

Yes, I bought the 18" on the original beta offering. I received it last October. I like it but it's my first lathe.

Sorry, for not immediately following up. I had placed an order, however I just received an email saying the Neptune is out of stock until end of August. While I have previously owned and greatly value the performance of both the Nova Comet and Nova Orion, I don’t want to wait that long and proceeded to purchased another brand.

 

[Mark Trenier]

I am in the process of setting my Neptune up. I got the Rikon stand-with the extension, but the mounting holes are too small. I had to get reducers 12m to 8m to fit the stand. I mounted it on caster to make cleanup less of a chore. I don't turn big heavy things any more so I'm not too worried about the lathe moving around when doing pens and spindles. ?

 

[Mark Jundanian]

Congratulations on the new lathe.

 

[Mark Trenier]

I am in the process of setting my Neptune up. I got the Rikon stand-with the extension, but the mounting holes are too small. I had to get reducers 12m to 8m to fit the stand. I mounted it on caster to make cleanup less of a chore. I don't turn big heavy things any more so I'm not too worried about the lathe moving around when doing pens and spindles. ?

 

[Mark Trenier]

It took a bit of fiddling and I have the lathe set up; I'll turn some things tomorrow, but the lathe seems easy to move, and at the perfect height to turn. Good luck.

 

[Mark Trenier]

I am looking at the Nova Neptune lathe 18” between centers 15” maximum turning capacity (138lbs.) and would like to have a mobile cart/stand with locking casters. I see there is a Neptune Max 28” between centers with metal legs that could be mounted on heavy plywood and casters. Appreciate any advice/experience/pictures with using a DIY mobile cart or simply use metal legs with casters? I am only interested in turning small bowls, lidded boxes, lighthouses, inside/out picture frames no large pieces.
Thank you.
David

It took me a bit of time to get the proper inserts to match up the lathe to the stand, but I used the Rikon stand with extender after trying things out on a bench. It's not perfectly stable, but I turn mostly smal items so it's perfect for me. I'm 6"5" tall so this is the first lathe I've had at the perfect height for turning.