Lathe To Stand | Floor Mounting |
Do not attempt to lift the lathe onto the stand by yourself. Seek the assis- tance of another person.
1.Carefully place the lathe unit on the stand with the help of another person. Inspect the stand to make sure all the braces and legs are still secure.
2.Align the mounting hole in the top plates with those on each end of the bed casting.
3.Attach the lathe unit to the stand using the
Figure 5. Attaching lathe unit to stand.
We highly recommend mounting your Model G5979 to the floor. Doing so will eliminate any possibility of the lathe becoming unbalanced and tipping over. The lathe will also produced better results because there will be less vibration from the machine. To mount the lathe to the floor:
Wooden Floor:
Use 1⁄4" lag screws with flat washers. Be certain the floor is stable and level. Drill pilot holes into the floor and be careful not to tighten the lag bolts too much or the hole may become stripped out.
Concrete Floor:
Mounting the lathe to a concrete floor involves the use of stud anchors or some other similar fasten- er. Once the location is selected, drill the anchor holes into the concrete floor using a hammer drill and masonry bit. Be sure to follow the directions of the anchoring system you have chosen.
Once the lathe is secured to the floor, check to make sure it is still level and all the mounting bolts are secure. Shim if needed.
G5979 Wood Lathe |
