Small lathe dust collection and other
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I am thinking of getting a midi lathe (Rikon most likely) and have questons about dust collection and about using it on a bench. How big of a colletor do I need with a small lathe and a short (less then4 feet) hose? Should the bench be isolated from the surrounding walls or can I place the lathe on a bench I have that is mounted along one wall? Would the vibration from the lathe rattle and perhaps cause to fall hand tools hanging on the wall?
Thanks
J. Tyler
Edited 1/27/2007 11:47 pm ET by J Tyler
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J,
My mini Jet was on a roll-around cabinet with locking castors. I liked it because I could easily clean under it using my dust collector as a shop vac. If you are going to be rough turning pieces that are way off balance then you are very likely to get a great deal of shaking.
It sounds like you might be new to turning - welcome to the passion. Here is a web site you might enjoy. http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
Peppers
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