Lathe Clearance

[Firestopper]

Thanks firestopper, sounds like a reasonable distance and will shoot for that. Are you bolted to the floor? I'm trying to avoid doing that because of hydronic heat but there is always a way, even though it might require a thermal imaging camera.

RHayses,

Not bolted but leveled to ensure no bed twist. Carful with TIC's as they sometimes mislead and penetrating a line would really suck. My house and old attached shop has post tension slab, so no drilling/mounting and I never saw any issues for over 14 from lack of drill/mounting machines. I suppose if you where turning NASA quality items your "High end" machine would need to be secured. The heavier the machine the better results (if not anchored).