Lathe height?

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2 July 2009 at 17:59 #42142
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Having recently aquired a Chester Comet with reccommended stand, I am surprised to find the working height of the lathe is only 1metre(spindle height).

This seems a little low to me(I am 5’7”).

Are there any reccommendations for the correct height?

Brian
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2 July 2009 at 17:59 #4705
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2 July 2009 at 18:16 #42144
David Clark 13
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Hi There

Elbow height to cross slide handwheel height.

Bend elbow, you should be able to turn cross slide with arm horizontal.

regards David
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Lathe height?

Lathe height?

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