I recently got a delta midi-lathe and I want to mount it on the wall. Basically, a 16" by 50" (approximate) platform mounted to the wall. The wall is 2" x 6" with 7/16" OSB. I will be hitting the studs for sure and I will have no reason to remove the unit from the wall, but could easily if I had to. Is it a bad idea to mount a lathe to a workstation that is attached to a beefy wall (vibration, etc...)? But the main question is really this. I am curious as to the normal height of mounting a lathe. I am 6'1" and am wondering what the normal height should be at what point on my body or the tool. In other words, what do I reference it off of. I'd rather just do this once and have it mounted and done.
Thanks a lot!!!!!
Gratefully, David