We shall see what it does when I start using the lathe in anger again
Now if something is bugging me I have to sort it out which is why after lot's of measuring this little used filing cabinet was dug out..
Top and tailed, just the strenthening bits and the draw runners to go.
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Flattened out with the corners marked to be chopped out.
Time to bend the edges up..
First bend, a little at a time.
The last bend..
Until.....
Mounting holes drilled and a "sump" welded in... Yes the tray has warped a bit, but that was to be expected and will pull down alright once the tray and lathe are bolted down.
Some nicely spaced welding, yes I did weld up the hole I had missed
Good penetration as well
A test fit of the new (hopefully) leak and crack free tray..
I did bolt the lathe back on yesterday but forgot to take any photo's..