At least for the time being, I have decided to mount my G0602 on a Husky Tool chest, model HOTC4609B1QBD. It measures 46x18x37. My plans are as follows:
1) remove the casters and replace with 2"x3/4" heavy channel iron, bolted crosswise to the cabinet bottom in the holes used by the casters. To allow access via a motor lift the iron will be shorter, about 22", and the other end longer, about 30" for added stability. These will have the Grizzly G7159 3" machine leveler mounts at each end, four total. This will allow proper leveling and support and the extra width will reduce tip-over risk.
2) The top will be replaced with two laminated sheets of quality 7/8" plywood, 2'x4'. At each lathe mount foot, I am inlaying a 3/16x5"x12" metal plate. The inlay allows the chip tray to lay flat across the top. With the removal of the casters and thicker top the bench height will be approximately 33" and the spindle at 47".
I have two questions and also welcome any other comments/suggestions.
First, how wide should the supports be to avoid risk of tipping. Second, how heavy should the channel iron be to support this load. Perhaps 3"X1"?
Don
1) remove the casters and replace with 2"x3/4" heavy channel iron, bolted crosswise to the cabinet bottom in the holes used by the casters. To allow access via a motor lift the iron will be shorter, about 22", and the other end longer, about 30" for added stability. These will have the Grizzly G7159 3" machine leveler mounts at each end, four total. This will allow proper leveling and support and the extra width will reduce tip-over risk.
2) The top will be replaced with two laminated sheets of quality 7/8" plywood, 2'x4'. At each lathe mount foot, I am inlaying a 3/16x5"x12" metal plate. The inlay allows the chip tray to lay flat across the top. With the removal of the casters and thicker top the bench height will be approximately 33" and the spindle at 47".
I have two questions and also welcome any other comments/suggestions.
First, how wide should the supports be to avoid risk of tipping. Second, how heavy should the channel iron be to support this load. Perhaps 3"X1"?
Don