Building a Sturdy Lathe Stand

Building a Sturdy Lathe Stand

In this video I build a stand for my Myford ML7 metal lathe. This design could also be used to build a very sturdy work bench. I know this video is quite different from my usual content but I thought it would be fun to share this project with you. Thanks for watching :)

Important Tests For Myford Lathes & How To Adjust To Remove A Turning Taper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMf-8XSJsE0&t=404s

Instructable:
https://www.instructables.com/Building-a-Sturdy-Lathe-Stand/

Parts List:
- Steel Angle 2" X 2" X 0.188" (4 pieces 34" in length)
- Steel Angle 1.5" X 1.5" X 0.188" (2 pieces 15" in length)
- Steel Square Tube 1.5" X 1.5" X 0.12" (4 pieces 44" in length)
- Steel Square Tube 1.5" X 1.5" X 0.12" (4 pieces 15" in length)
- Steel Flat Bar 0.188" X 2" (1 piece 12" in length)
- Steel Flat Bar 1.5" X 2" (2 pieces 6" in length)
- Steel Sheet 11 Ga. (44" X 18")
- Hex Bolt 1/2" 20 NF X 1" Long (X4)
- Hex Bolt 5/16" X 3 1/2" Long (X4)
- Leveling Feet: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08PBQHF75/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- 90 degree Welding Clamp: https://www.princessauto.com/en/90-welding-angle-clamp/product/PA0008623175

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