All those catalogs and pretty pictures don't mean they have them in stock.
When i decided to buy a new lathe I was surprised by that.
Managed to get one 3 months after ordering it and paying for it.
Worked on building the stand. I went to the local metal supply store and got 24’ of 2x2 3/16 wall sq tube. I also asked to check out their cut drop dumpster.
Other than holding the mill I wanted to put a small tool box in the base as well. 2x2 angle iron runs down the Y axis for the hardware to attach. I plan on still making levelers and a roller dolly for moving into location.
I’ve also ran the mill through the spindle break in procedure and will be changing oil and cleaning after it’s on the stand.
Did a little more welding the stand. Carriage bolt levelers in the legs and hockey puck isolators for when it’s in the final spot. I’m also thinking of a way to do some retractable casters.
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