I have been restoring a 4" centre height Lorch-Schmidt lathe taking
20mm collets. It's now reached the stage when it needs a bench and drive system. The main drive from countershaft to the lathe is a flat leather belt and I have been planning to drive the countershaft from a
3 phase motor with VFD.
I've not found a great deal of information around on the construction of suitable benches for small lathes and most of the lathes I have used have been mounted on manufacturer's stands!
Is anyone aware of any articles/books which cover this sort of area e.g. pros/cons of welded metal frame construction over timber construction with suitable sizes for adequate rigidity?
Alan