Request help in finding, making or adapting a sturdy bench/table for a Model 9 A SB Lathe

[Duker]

Request help in finding, making or adapting a sturdy bench/table for a Model ...

Depending on your budget you could weld a frame and drop in a tool chest like the Harbor Freight 44" or 56" tool chest for your drawer storage. I am currently building a set of work benches using the cabinets. I have a thread on the build located here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4235689#post4235689

Here are some pictures to give you an idea...

 

[Don B]

Re: Request help in finding, making or adapting a sturdy bench/table for a Model ...

That is outstanding work, very nice.........!)

 

[joebiplane]

Any suggestions for a bench/table to mount a SB 9A lathe? Plans or suggestions where I might find a sturdy mounting platform would be greatly appreciated.

C

I have a steel bench that I got with a lathe I restored. I did some mods to the cabinet to make it more useful and attractive. When the lathe sold the buyer decided to not take the cabinet as he had a place to put the lathe and didn't need it. He took a credit instead ( $ 300.00) it had a SBL workshop mounted on it with a 3 1/2' bed so there are mount holes in the top for that lathe
I am 30 min south east of phila. airport if you would like to cone look at it.
I will take photos of the cabinet tomorrow and send them to you.
send my a private message with your E-mail so I can send photos to you.
Joe larsen

 

[joebiplane]

Any suggestions for a bench/table to mount a SB 9A lathe? Plans or suggestions where I might find a sturdy mounting platform would be greatly appreciated.

C

I think I have attached the photos of the cabinet for your lathe. the ope end has a door that needs to be put on. I just haven't done it yet. That " cubby hole is for chucks and/or bulky things if your interested you can com look at it . dillsburg isn't THAT far from me here in south jersey
joe

 

[sniggler]

I welded up the table for my SB 11" leaving some room to get a roll away under it later. The lathe feet bolt through the wood top and the angle iron. The materials were on hand so they influenced the design.

Angle iron feet, top supports and lower cross member are stout 3"x3"x3/8 and the channel uprights are 8" the table top is maple butcher block it and the lathe form the top cross member.

 

[kd1yt]

Haunt places that carry institutional (college, university, medical, state govt....) surplus), I got an iron legged steel topped table for cheap, 'cause it was ugly and heavy (exactly what most shoppers would not want), that'd withstand a missile strike

 

[joebiplane]

I I have an all metal frame that had a 3 1/2' Southbend 9" with horizontal drive on it mounted on it

you probably have found something but if not this one can be yours for $200. including the sears cabinet that is built in. delivery to dillsburg and be arranged for $ 50.00 for my gas
if interested send me your E-mail as I can't seem to be able to attach photos to this reply
good luck
Joebiplane

 

[MarioM]

Anyway you go with your bench....check the height. It is very uncomfortable to work with a machine to low.

 

[aggierailroad]

New to the forum, but my new to me 10k is going to sit on a frame built around the Harbor Freight 44" work bench. I'm going to be converting to an undermount drive setup to make everything a bit cleaner and gain some room.

Just started this past week, and here's where I am:

2" 0.065" wall square tubing, adjustable slip in feet from J.W. Winco - rated for about 9,000lbs apiece I think.

Legs will get filled with compacted dry sand to absorb vibration and add mass.









Total size is 24"x60" with the lathe controls at about 47 inches. I'm a tall guy and find almost everything to be too low for my tastes. Top will be 2x4 with tension rods, followed by 12ga carbon steel pan.

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[Rbeckett]

HF has a Oak work bench for 139.00 on sale during their parking lot deal...

Bob