Optimum height of lathe?

[Dreuxgrad]

@Ed
I was trying to track down the tool rest he used for the big turns. Drawings, sketches, something. I couldn't get a response from the local club. But then, the AAW listed turning club here never responded. Must be the pandemic.

I don't know him personally, but know folks who might and will pursue some info for you.

 

[Dee2]

@Ed. Thank you.

 

[Dreuxgrad]

@Ed
I was trying to track down the tool rest he used for the big turns. Drawings, sketches, something. I couldn't get a response from the local club. But then, the AAW listed turning club here never responded. Must be the pandemic.

This is a photo from one of my posts-it might be enough, but still awaiting pertinent info for you

 

[Dreuxgrad]

@Ed. Thank you.

More info at the club's YT which was posted as Planet Mesquite Demo on Aug 16th of '19 here. Sorry I don't know how to reference that here. This is from his demo, a custom rest.

 

[Denis Buxton]

The basic rule is the lathe center height should be at your elbow. I'm 6' 1" and recently raised my Mini lathe to about elbow height. It was about 1.5 inches lower. It took a little getting used to the new height.