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vtsteam:
Depending on the length of your lathe, and what's available at auto stores in your part of the world, you might be able to use an automotive drip tray -- used for protecting garage floors from oil. I have one under my Craftsman lathe. I think it cost $10 at the local auto store.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Blitz-3-4-x-25-x-36-in-galvanized-drip-tray/_/N-25yj?itemIdentifier=475418_0_0_

Richard Lee:
Many thanks for all those kindly folk who took the time.

As stated in the OP, I really wanted something direct from a manufacturer's/supplier's catalogue and therefore I'm indebted to John for his contribution.

I reckon I will plump for the TOOLCO offering - it looks the business and sells for a fraction of the price of the Myford. PLUS, I don't have to go and collect it!  Seems I've benefited from becoming a MadModder, already!
 :nrocks:

Thanks again to all.

Regards,

Richard

mechman48:

--- Quote from: John Rudd on August 03, 2015, 11:25:35 AM ---One of these?

http://www.warco.co.uk/stands--trays/302798-wm-240-lathe-stand.html


Dunno how much you want to spend.... :doh:

One of these mebbe?

http://www.toolco.co.uk/pages/bakery/1022gb--1022gv-lathe-cabinet-stand-321.php

Depending on your location collection might be an option?

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I have the Toolco style cabinet/stand for my lathe but purchased from Warco as a package when I bought my lathe  in 2012, they are /were one & the same. The newer Warco style look more substantial from what I can make out.
My opinion is when you get the Toolco version you substantially stiffen it with some angle iron, it will support your lathe as is once assembled but I noticed that it is prone to vibration when machine is running & it is noticeable on your work, it is also /will be 'top' heavy' I have stiffened mine by fitting a wooden shelf at the bottom between the side cabinet feet & screwed some shelf brackets from the stand sides to the garage wall; but it still needs some more support albeit the vibration has been dampened quite substantially. These stands leave a lot to be desired due to their light gauge sheet metal construction. I would spend the extra £25 & go for the new Warco style as the extra drawers will have stiffeners in for the runners, or have a friend / work colleague who is handy at fabrication to knock you up one out of MS angle & make drawers to suit, or get an old wooden bench to sit it on  :scratch:

George.

John Rudd:
George,
PM sent.....

Fergus OMore:
I've just 'lashed out' and bought a HobbymatMD65 from a youngster of 80. Well, he is- compared to me
So I need a stand for it and bought a Screwfix one for £50.

It's on wheels so that I can tuck it away or move it. Going to put the Myford tray on top.

Regards

Norman

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