Lathe Machine Mounts
The OEM lathe stands are low in height to accommodate the installation of machine mounts which can easily add 1½ to 2 inches to the lathe's overall height. Each mount has a steel cup with a rubber vibration absorber & an adjustment screw. The six holes in the stand are threaded (⅜-16 for a Jet) but I drilled them out to 9.5 mm for a tight fit to the Enco machine mount M10-1.5 adjustment screws. There are four mounts under the spindle & motor since that is where most of the weight is located; six mounts total. They allow easy leveling of the machine. Check the front-to-back leveling on both the left & right sides of the bed to insure that it is not twisted. Addition of the machine mounts increased lathe height, afforded adjustment, reduced noise, reduced vibration & eliminated any possible walking. I use Teflon furniture moving pads (double-sided foam tape) under the feet. I used similar pads on the mill/drill & the band saw.