The lathe I was given was/is installed on top of a heavy plywood cabinet that in turn is mounted on furniture dolly wheels. This is of course totally ridicules in the context of ordinary suggestions of mounting on concrete and using 0.003 metal shims and a precise level. On the other hand - until and unless I attempt to do precision work does it matter 'that much'? What has been the actual experience here? I don't know the level of abuse this lathe was subjected to in the past.
Mike
12" Atlas Model 101 27430 lathe