Vicmarc 300 chip shute question

[Michael Schneider]

I am getting back to building out my vicmarc 300 lathe stand.

I have a question for vicmarc 300 owners with the vicmarc stand. Vicmarc has a chip shute under the ways of the lathe. Chips that fall between the ways fall down the shute.

https://vicmarc.com/index.php?option...category_id=13


I am leaning towards adding a shute to my lathe stand. I was curious if vicmarc 300 owners find this shute useful.

Thanks
Michael

[Dave Mueller]

Michael,
I made my own stand for my VL300 longbed lathe and wish I had added a chip chute. It is not a huge problem because of the opening at the base of the lathe, however, it sure would be more convenient.
Dave
VL300 Lathe3.jpg

[Michael Schneider]

Dave,

Thanks for your input, the notes that you sent me from your build has been very useful. I will post pics when done.

Thank again,
Michael

[Scott Hackler]

I think it is useful on my VL300, but I don't think it is a deal breaker. When I am turning, the majority of the shavings don't go between the bed ways. As long as you can blow out from underneath the ways every once in a while with the air hose, I would say you would be OK.

[Bert Delisle]

I like the VL300 chute, it makes clean up very easy.