I have read in many places about the need to have the lathe level to avoid torquing the machine bed and frame.
Could someone explain why I cannot mount my South Bend 9A bench lathe on a 2" maple top supported by a welded angle iron frame which is about 1.5" over 6'-0" out of level.
I know that the lathe will be properly supported by the bench and should not be torqued due to fact that the tail stock is a little lower in the atmosphere.
What am I missing?
Capt. Art
Could someone explain why I cannot mount my South Bend 9A bench lathe on a 2" maple top supported by a welded angle iron frame which is about 1.5" over 6'-0" out of level.
I know that the lathe will be properly supported by the bench and should not be torqued due to fact that the tail stock is a little lower in the atmosphere.
What am I missing?
Capt. Art