lathe ground fix

[JT.]

i got an old lathe and the manual says once you got it lined out with bolts to
make some sort of concreet stuff and por it underthe lathe to make it sit on a cement slap
but i am not fund of this setup (practical)
so what is the way you dit the ground lathe connection,

 

[rock_breaker]

You may want to try cinch anchors with a bolt slightly smaller than the hole in the stand foot. When the anchors have been expanded loosen the bolts and shim under each foot to get your table level, then retighten the bolts. I am sorry that I do not have a brand name for the cinch anchors, perhaps someone else may know about the brands.

Have a good day

Ray

 

[Cheeseking]

Red head
http://www.itwredhead.com/

 

[ABB]

I just use steel washers to shim with, and if you need to bolt it to the floor, then you must drill the concrete (appropriate size) and I would use 'Redhead' brand anchors.

 

[Richard King]

Here are some types you can look at, buy or make. http://www.reidsupply.com/products/leveling-devices-vibration-control/machinery-leveling-mounts/ Your describing "Grout" http://www.unisorb.com/solutions/grout.html.
You need to be sure the machine is leveled before you do it and the footings or ground under it does not sink. I don't use this method either. If you need to move the machine sometime, you have to jack hammer the grout out.
Good luck and thanks for asking. )

 

[JT.]

i like to get me some of those machine leveling feet but i wonder what the rubber /neoprene is not compressing
and you need to correct the machine every time

 

[Bill Gruby]

The leveling feet will give you no problems. Once set they will for the most part stay. Check the level once a moth at first than whenever you feel the need. ------ "Billy G"

 

[8ntsane]

JT Maybe Im getting the wrong impression from your post. You sound like you need to pour concrete to set your lathe on. Unless your shop is a dirt floor, I would just use leveling feet, or if the machine is a bench top model, build a sturdy bench , and add leveling feet to it. You must be carefull bolting the machine to the floor, as you could induce twist if not correctly done. Do you really see a need to bolt it down?

 

[Ray C]

Look at the old Monarchs, Hardinges and other lathes in that class. They didn't bolt those to the floor because even the small ones weighed 3000 lbs. In another thread, I've been documenting a new lathe bench. So far, I've disovered that solid and massive is the way to go. The bench weighs 320lbs and the lathe is 1100. With any luck, I'll find enough tools and storage to put under the bench to bring the weight up to equal the lathe. ...Still experimenting though so, it's not over yet.


Ray

 

[JT.]

JT Maybe Im getting the wrong impression from your post. You sound like you need to pour concrete to set your lathe on. Unless your shop is a dirt floor, I would just use leveling feet, or if the machine is a bench top model, build a sturdy bench , and add leveling feet to it. You must be carefull bolting the machine to the floor, as you could induce twist if not correctly done. Do you really see a need to bolt it down?

i just wrote what the manuel says. i prefere non bolted i do enuff motor/gearbox &fans lining at work to now how mutch tork you can get when bolting something down.
i prefere leveling feet . i made my own for my sheldon before with m16 bold and a 3"disk but the treaths where way to
big i was nearly unabel to lift the lathe with that treaths now i got a lathe that is 2x more heavy(2500 lbs) so i am looking for some
other leveling feet .