9x20 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.