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    Al in Calgary

    Hi, Thanks for the information. I now have the lathe mounted on a King lathe stand. It will have to sit where it is until I figure out a leg system that is height adjustable that might even allow wheels to be put on and off. I think my location [In the country puts some people off]. Wayne
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    Hi Wayne here from north of Cochrane

    Oh Drats! Sorry about that, your right Edmonton would be quite a journey.
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    Hi Wayne here from north of Cochrane

    Hi John, Wow, thanks! The pictures really help with your directions I should be able to move it, are you interested in making another base similar to yours for this thing? If so what would it cost? I like your set up and it looks like you do very nice work. Wayne
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    Hi Wayne here from north of Cochrane

    Hi Tom, Thanks, it will be fun if I ever get it on the stand and working. The sales guy from KMS said that he knew nothing about lathes which made me a little concerned and they have no one there who does. When I asked him about bolting the lathe to the stand he didn't know the answer so he...
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    Hi Wayne here from north of Cochrane

    I am still waiting for the salesman to contact me regarding anything helpful he can do, if he does, great If not I will NOT support them in their sales. I spent a lot of money there [ To me] and would like some help with the normal issues that come with buying machinery. For one the pre drilled...
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    Hi Wayne here from north of Cochrane

    Hi everyone, I just bought a 12 X 36 inch King lathe from KMS tools in Calgary. The stand it comes with does not bolt up as it should as the pre drilled holes do not line up. I can re drill new holes and get it together [I think] although that may void the warranty. I asked the sales guy from...
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    Al in Calgary

    Hi, I am out in the country past Cochrane, would you be interested in building/ welding a lathe stand or modifying the one that I have? I would like it to be more solid and easier to attach the lathe to. I would also like to have some heavy screw in/ bolt adjustable legs on it to assist with...
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    Can anyone advise on lifting a 12 X 36 lathe into position on a stand?

    Hi everyone, I just bought a 12 X 36 inch King lathe from KMS tools in Calgary. The stand it comes with does not bolt up as it should as the pre drilled holes do not line up. I can re drill new holes and get it together [I think] although that may void the warranty. I asked the sales guy from...
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    Hi Guys

    I hope so, that just leaves trying to find the exact center of everything. LOL I am going to look at a DB200 today, it is a very small mini lathe from the 1940's I think. Might be fun to work on before attempting the 12 X36.
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    Hi Guys

    Hi Louis, Very nice, I wish, I wouldn't have the room for that 3 phase machine. I am looking at getting a King 12 X 36 which is about all I can afford. I hope to have some fun with it but I'm not that strong in math which I understand Is important in this hobby. I think getting stuff centered...
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