Question on Wood Lathe set up
Yankee woodcrafter
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I’ve been a woodworker most my life but have never had a wood lathe. Now I need one. What is the ideal height from floor to spindle. I’ve a bench top model ordered and need to build it’s bench. I’m guessing 42″ as I feel that would be a comfortable height to hold the chisel but….
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Spindle height
The most common recommended spindle height is Elbow high
Thanks Bruce! Since writing the post I was able to find the specs. I've found it from 42" - 44.5". Elbow height is the most correct as folks are different heights.
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