How to Make a Lathe Stand

Lathe stands can be made from metal or wood. They are often made out of wood because the materials are easy to work with and are less expensive than metal. When using wood to support heavy machinery such as lathes, it is necessary to use heavy construction lumber and adequate hardware to withstand constant vibration. It is also important to not build the stand too high, as it can tip over when in use. Lathes are long and narrow, and are subject to force that is perpendicular to their narrow sides.

Tape measure
4 pine boards, 2-by-6-by-50-inch
2 pine boards, 2-by-6-by-12 ½-inch
4 pine boards, 4-by-4-by-30-inch
Plywood, 3/4-inch, 15 ½-by-50-inch
Screw gun
40 wood screws, 3-inch

Instructions

- 1
  Lay two 50-inch boards on edge, so that they are parallel and 12½ inches apart. Their ends must be aligned. Position two 12½-inch boards perpendicular between them so that they are 47 inches apart. Screw through the 50-inch boards and into the ends of the 12½-inch boards. Use 12 screws for this task. You should have a 50-by-15½-inch rectangular frame.
- 2
  Position a 30-inch board inside each corner of the frame so that the boards are perpendicular to the frame, and so that the ends are all flush with one side of the frame. Screw four screws through each corner of the frame and into the 30-inch boards. These are the legs of your lathe stand.
- 3
  Position the stand upright so that the frame is on top. Lie the plywood on top of the frame so that all of the edges are flush with the sides of the frame. Screw the plywood to the frame using 4 screws for both 50-inch sides and 2 screws for both 15½-inch sides. Your frame is now ready to secure the lathe to.

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